The News Craving
Srinagar:
A truck driver was shot dead after allegedly failing to stop at a Mobile Vehicle Check Post (MVCP) set up by security forces in Baramulla, according to an official statement by the Army.
In a tweet, Chinar Corps of Army stated that based on specific intelligence regarding the movement of militants, security forces established a MVCP.
“One speeding suspicious civil truck was spotted. When challenged, the truck didn’t stop despite repeated warnings instead accelerated further while crossing the check post. Alert troops pursued the vehicle for over 23 km. Shots were fired aiming on tyres to deflate which forced vehicle to halt at Sangrama Chowk,” a statement said.
The statement added that consequent to detailed search, the injured driver was immediately evacuated to GMC Baramulla by security forces where he was declared dead. “The fully loaded truck has been sent to nearest police station. Detailed search of the truck in police custody is underway and investigation on antecedents of the suspect is in progress,” the tweet said.
