Srinagar: A scooty driver was killed and his pillion-mate injured after they were hit by a mini-bus in Handwara.
According to reports a scooty rider met with an accident at Handwara near SSP office when a speedy mini bus with bearing registration JK09 0933 hit and injured two persons critically.
The deceased was identified as Ubaid Farooq, son of Farooq Ahmad Lone of Magam village of Handwara.
The injured, identified as Adil Rashid, was shifted to Handwara hospital where from he was referred to Srinagar for specialized treatment.
Meanwhile Handwara Police has registered a case in this regard and a driver of mini bus has been arrested.
“The minibus driver has been arrested and his vehicle has been also seized,” he said.