‘Critically Injured Elderly Man Is Unconscious, Undergoing Treatment’
Diplomat Correspondent
Jammu:DD, An elderly man on Monday sustained injuries when he was hit by a rashly driven Mahindra Thar SUV near Green Belt Park in Gandhi Nagar.
As per initial information received from a reliable source, a Mahindra Thar bearing registration number JK02DP-9594, being driven in a rash and negligent manner from Gandhi Nagar towards Green Belt Park, collided with a scooty (JK02BS-6435) near Allora Textiles, Green Belt Park, at approximately 1330 hours.
“The scooty, which was coming from the opposite direction, was struck by the Thar, resulting in injuries to the rider. The injured individual was shifted to GMC Jammu by passers-by, while the Thar driver fled from the spot,” police said in a statement issued to the press.
Consequent upon this, the police registered a FIR under 163 of 2025 under Sections 281 and 125(a) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) at Police Station Gandhi Nagar.
Subsequently, SHO Police Station Gandhi Nagar and his team acted swiftly upon receiving the information and have ensured that all critical evidence are being seized and scrutinised to corroborate facts and as material evidence in the case.
“The CCTV footage of the incident was obtained and the statement of an eyewitness was recorded, which revealed a more serious aspect of the case,” the police said, citing statements of the witnesses.
Police said that “It came to light that after the initial collision, the driver of the Thar reversed the vehicle and deliberately hit the victim again, resulting in grievous injuries.”
“In light of the statement recorded and other material evidence collected, Section 109 of BNS is being invoked,” police stated.
Meanwhile, the victim is currently unconscious and undergoing treatment at GMC Jammu.
The Thar vehicle has been seized and mechanical examination will be conducted. The owner of the vehicle has been detained for questioning, and a manhunt is underway to trace and arrest the driver, who is presently absconding.
The investigation is being carried out under the close supervision of SDPO South and SP South, ensuring that all legal, procedural, and forensic angles are thoroughly pursued. Jammu Police reiterates its commitment to deliver justice in a fair and time-bound manner and urges the public to come forward with any relevant information.DD
