Sopore, Oct 20: Two men on official duty at Chingi near Chinar Crossing in Sopore lost their lives after being hit by a speeding vehicle on Monday evening.
According to reports, the duo was deployed at the Chingi entry point for routine vehicle checking when a vehicle bearing registration number JK02BW-2197 struck them. Both injured personnel were immediately rushed to Sub District Hospital (SDH) Sopore.
One of them, identified as Bilal Ahmad, 29, son of Wazir Ahmad and a resident of Saidpora, was declared brought dead on arrival. The second victim, Shahid Hilal, 25, son of Hilal Ahmad Shah from Nadihal Rafiabad, was referred to SKIMS Soura for advanced treatment but succumbed to his injuries there.
Police have registered a case under FIR No. 233/2025 at Sopore Police Station and initiated an investigation. A police official confirmed that the driver involved in the incident has been arrested.
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