Srinagar, Feb 06 (KNO): A truck driver from Sopore was killed in a firing incident after he allegedly “ignored” a security forces’ checkpoint in north Kashmir’s Baramulla district on Thursday, police said.
In a statement, issued to news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), a police spokesperson said that they received information that aa Army party had established a Mobile Vehicle Check Post (MVCP) to intercept potential threats.
"A suspicious civil truck was spotted moving at high speed. Despite repeated warnings, the vehicle did not stop and instead accelerated past the check post. Troops pursued the truck for over 23 km and, as per protocol, fired at the tyres to deflate them, forcing the vehicle to halt at Sangrama Chowk", the statement reads.
It added that a detailed search was conducted, and the injured driver was immediately evacuated to GMC Baramulla, where he was declared dead.
“FIR has been registered in PS Baramulla. The truck has been moved to the nearest police station for thorough search. Post mortem proceedings have been initiated to ascertain cause of death,” it reads.
Police also urged the public to maintain peace and refrain from spreading rumours or misinformation regarding this incident. "A thorough investigation is underway, and all updates will be communicated through official channels. Any attempt to disrupt public order or spread false information will be dealt with strictly", police said.
Meanwhile, Army in a post on X issued similar statement, stating that the driver was killed after he jumped security forces check post—(KNO)