Kokernag Hit-and-Run Case: Accused Arrested, Vehicle Seized* *Police register FIR under BNS; accused held within days of incident*

Kokernag, Sep 13 Police have arrested the accused in connection with a hit-and-run case in Kokernag and seized the vehicle allegedly involved in the incident.

An official told news agency JKNS that, the deceased has been identified as Tariq Ahmad Khalas, son of Mohammad Sharief Khalas, a resident of Shalnad, Lisser.

In connection with the case, FIR No. 133/2026 has been registered at Police Station Kokernag under Sections 281 and 106 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS).

Police identified the arrested accused as Mohd Ashraf Bhat, son of Ghulam Mohammad Bhat, a resident of Naikpora, Kulgam.

The vehicle allegedly involved in the incident has also been seized, while further investigation and legal proceedings are underway. (JKNS)