Kohima Police arrested a dumper driver after a fatal hit-and-run incident on National Highway 29 near Jakhama village.
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KOHIMA — Kohima Police on Wednesday arrested a truck (dumper) driver in connection with the death of a 30-year-old man in a hit-and-run incident on National Highway 29 at Jakhama village, Kohima.
The police said that it responded to a fatal road incident on May 13 after receiving information around 7:20 am of a motorcyclist being run over by the truck.
The deceased has been identified as Viboto Hibo (30), a resident of Viswema village.
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The driver reportedly fled after hitting him and was intercepted by the police on duty at the Police Headquarters point, Kohima.
Kohima Police informed that the driver has been taken into custody and further investigation is underway. It added that legal proceedings will be followed as per law.