SRINAGAR: A truck driver hailing from Sopore lost his life in a shooting incident on Thursday, after allegedly disregarding a security checkpoint in north Kashmirโs Baramulla district.
According to law enforcement sources, the event transpired when a truck transporting apple crates was signaled to halt at a Mobile Vehicle Check Post (MVCP) established by security personnel. The vehicle, however, failed to adhere to the directive and instead sped through the checkpoint, prompting security forces to engage.
The driver sustained severe injuries during the altercation and subsequently succumbed. Authorities have confirmed that a post-mortem examination is underway, while investigations continue to uncover the driverโs background and any potential motives behind his actions.
A statement released by security forces detailed that the MVCP was set up on February 5, 2025, based on precise intelligence regarding terrorist movement.
When the suspicious truck was spotted and challenged to stop, it accelerated past the post despite multiple warnings. The alert troops gave chase for over 23 kilometres, eventually firing shots aimed at the vehicleโs tyres, bringing it to a stop at Sangrama Chowk.
Following a thorough search of the vehicle, the injured driver was swiftly transported to GMC Baramulla by the security forces, where he was declared dead.
The truck, fully loaded with apple boxes, has been impounded and taken to the nearest police station for a meticulous search. Meanwhile, an investigation into the driverโs history and potential affiliations is actively ongoing.
