Srinagar, Sep 14 (IANS) A constable was arrested on Monday for hitting and injuring a Station House Officer (SHO) with his vehicle in Jammu and Kashmir’s Anantnag district.

Officials said the constable was arrested in South Kashmir’s Anantnag district earlier in the day for hitting and injuring the SHO while overspeeding near the Bijbehara police station.

The incident took place late Sunday evening when SHO Majid Ahmad Khan was on duty, and the cop hit him with his vehicle near the police station, officials said.

The accused was identified as selection-grade constable Khurshid Ahmad Wani, son of Mohd Abdullah Wani. He is a resident of Bindoo in the Kokernag area of the district, officials said.

The vehicle bearing registration number JK16A-3739 was later seized.

Officials said that the constable has been arrested for driving rashly. He was, however, being questioned about the incident.

More details are awaited.

Reckless driving, overspeeding, and challenging mountainous road conditions are the main reasons for road accidents in Jammu and Kashmir. According to reports from traffic authorities and the Motor Vehicles Department, road accidents are caused by a mix of human error, poor infrastructure, and vehicle issues.

Driving past safe speed limits on highways and winding hill roads is a leading cause of fatal crashes. Using mobile phones and not paying attention to the road also leads to sudden loss of vehicle control. Many injuries and deaths happen because riders and drivers skip helmets or seat belts. Driving in the wrong lane, reckless overtaking, and jumping traffic signals raise collision risks.

Rocky landscapes, steep slopes, sharp curves, and narrow passages on vital routes, such as the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway, make travel hazardous.

Potholes, poor road maintenance, missing crash barriers, and a lack of proper warning signs contribute heavily to accidents. High vehicle density, including a high per-capita car ownership rate, combined with poor public transport option often leads to congested and stressed roadways.

–IANS

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