Truck driver killed in army firing after allegedly ignoring security check in Baramulla

Srinagar, Feb 6: A truck driver from Sopore was killed in a firing incident after he allegedly ignored a security forces’ checkpoint (Naka) in north Kashmir’s Baramulla district on Thursday.

According to police sources, the incident occurred when a vehicle carrying apple boxes was signaled to stop at the Naka set up by security forces. The vehicle, however, failed to comply with the order, following which the security forces opened fire.

The driver was critically injured in the incident and succumbed to his injuries. Police have confirmed that the post-mortem of the deceased is underway, and investigations are being conducted to ascertain his background and possible motives.

The deceased has been identified as Waseem Ahmad Mir (35), a resident of Goripora, Bomai in Sopore.

Army statement:

"On 05 Feb 2025, based on a very specific intelligence input about move of terrorists, a Mobile Vehicle Check Post (MVCP) was established by Security Forces.

One speeding suspicious civil truck was spotted. When challenged, the truck didn't stop despite repeated warnings instead accelerated further while crossing the check post. Alert troops pursued the vehicle for over 23 km. Shots were fired aiming on tyres to deflate which forced vehicle to halt at Sangrama Chowk. Consequent to detailed search, the injured driver was immediately evacuated to GMC Baramulla by Security Forces where he was declared dead.

The fully loaded truck has been sent to nearest police station. Detailed search of the truck in police custody is underway and investigation on antecedents of the suspect is in progress."