Traffic ASI hit by truck, dies in Qazigund

SRINAGAR — An Assistant Sub-Inspector of Traffic Police died on Thursday after being hit by an unknown Truck at Bonigam crossing in Qazigund area of south Kashmir’s Anantnag district.

A senior police official said that around 3 AM last night, an unknown truck hit one traffic policeman identified as SO Bonigam ASI Mohd Shafi Bhat son of Mohd Ramzan Bhat, resident of Shangus, Anantnag at Bonigam crossing Qazigund, resulting in on-spot death of the traffic cop.

The officer further said that the truck driver fled from the scene, the traffic movement was stopped and search for identification of vehicles was started in Qazigund area.

During searches, a suspected truck was found at Chimulla Qazigund and further investigation has been started.

“Traffic movement, which was halted temporary, was restored,” the officer said.