Ganderbal: An 18-year-old youth was killed after being hit by a car in the Benhmana area of Central Kashmir’s Ganderbal district on Wednesday afternoon.
An official identified the youth as Muzaffar Ahmed Sheikh, son of Mohd Shafi Sheikh, resident of Wussan.
“He was critically injured after he was hit by a vehicle (Alto Car) bearing registration number JKO1H-1925,” the official said.
“He was rushed to a nearby health facility, where he was referred to SKIMS, Soura for specialized treatment. However, the injured youth succumbed to his injuries at SKIMS,” he said.
"After medico-legal formalities, the body was handed over to his family for last rites," he added.
Meanwhile, police have taken cognizance of the incident and a case has been registered.
(KNO)
