Jammu 23 September :- Jammu (Rural) Police have arrested a person involved in a deadly accident at Rah Salyote, which turned the area into a scene of tragedy.
A crane (JK02DN-9628) collided with an i10 car (JK11E-3874),killing two men instantly. The deceased were identified as Manik Raina S/o Rakesh Kumar and Dev Raj S/o Sant Ram, both residents of Sunderbani.The driver of the crane fled immediately after the accident, sparking panic and outrage among locals. Police promptly registered FIR No. 175/2025 U/S 281/106 BNS and launched a manhunt for the accused.
In a major breakthrough today, the absconding driver was arrested by team of PP Chowki Choura led by IC PP PSI Vinay Kotwal.He has been identified as Mohd. Ajaz S/o Mohd. Akhter R/o Channi, Tehsil Siot, Sunderbani. The crane also seized.Further investigation into the case is in progress.The incident has left the community in deep shock, with growing calls for tighter road safety measures to prevent such tragedies in the future.