Dilapidated road claims life of traffic policeman in Qazigund
Srinagar : A traffic police head constable was killed after being hit by a truck near Shampora Bridge in Qazigund area of Kulgam district in Indian illegally occupied Jammu and Kashmir.
According to Kashmir Media Service, the deceased was identified as Mushtaq Ahmad Butt, resident of Kulpora village in Srandoo area of Kulgam.
An official said Butt was struck by a truck near Shampora Bridge in Qazigund on Saturday morning.
The speeding truck reportedly lost control and hit him, leaving him critically injured. He died on the spot, the official said.
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Police reached the spot following the accident and took cognizance of the incident.
Locals said such incidents have seen a sharp rise in recent months due to dilapidated road conditions, lack of proper signage and reckless driving on the Srinagar-Jammu highway. They said the Qazigund stretch, particularly around Shampora Bridge, has become accident-prone due to potholes and poor maintenance, urging the authorities to carry out immediate repairs and ensure safety measures for both commuters and on-duty traffic personnel.
