Srinagar: Police arrested the father of a juvenile driver on Sunday for allegedly being involved in a hit-and-run case in central Kashmir’s Budgam district.
“Yesterday, Police arrested the main accused involved in the hit and run case at the Hakermulla area of Budgam. However, during the investigation, it surfaced that the accused is a minor and did not hold a valid license,” police said in a statement.
Subsequently, Police on Sunday arrested the juvenile’s father, Nazir Ahmad Hajam, son of Ali Mohammad Hajam, resident of Hakermullah Budgam, under relevant sections of law for allowing his minor son to drive the vehicle.
“Pertinently, a speeding Auto Load Carrier bearing registration number JK04G-9135 hit a 15-years-old girl in the Hakermulla area of Budgam and fled from the spot. However, within 3 hours of the crime, the vehicle involved in the commission of the crime was seized and the driver was arrested.”
Police once again request to parents not allow minors as well as persons who do not possess a valid driving license hence endangering the lives of people.
(GNS)
