UP teenage boy killed in Srinagar road mishap

Srinagar, Oct 11: A 14-year-old non-local boy was killed after being hit by a mini-passenger bus in Nawakadal area of in central Kashmir’s Srinagar district on Sunday afternoon.

An official told the news agency KNO that the boy was riding a bicycle when he was hit by the mini-passenger bus near Braripora area of Nawakadal.

He said that the boy was rushed to SMHS hospital for treatment where he was declared dead on arrival by the doctors.

The official identified the deceased as Rehaan Malik son of Musaib Malik, resident of Bijnoor area of Uttar Pradesh. “He was presently putting up in Waniyar area of Noorbagh in Srinagar.”

Meanwhile, police have seized the mini-passenger bus and driver has also been arrested. A case under relevant sections of law has been registered at Safakadal police station.