Youth died in road mishap in Jammu

Aman Zutshi

Samba: A 22-year-old youth died after being hit by truck in Bari Brahmana area of Samba yesterday.

As per report, the incident occurred on Jammu-Pathankot National highway when a bike-borne youth hit by a speeding truck (JK02H0577) from rear, resulting in on spot death of the biker. However, after hitting the victim the truck driver escaped from the crime scene.

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After the incident, the locals and  J&K police shifted the deceased’s body to a local hospital for post-mortem examination in Samba.

The deceased has been identified as Arif Chaudhary s/o Saleem Mohd r/o Meen Sarkar, Samba of Jammu.

The police have registered a case against the driver and an investigation has been started.