Ramban (Jammu and Kashmir): A 35-year-old lawyer serving as a public prosecutor with the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) lost his life in a road accident on the Jammu–Srinagar National Highway in Ramban district, officials said on Friday.

The victim, Sheikh Adil Nabi, was travelling near Banihal when his car was hit from behind by a speeding vehicle. A video of the collision, purportedly showing the moment of impact, later surfaced on social media.

Police said Adil sustained critical injuries in the crash and was immediately rushed to the Sub-District Hospital (SDH), Banihal, where he was given first aid. However, he later succumbed to his injuries.

Confirming the incident, Ramban Senior Superintendent of Police Arun Gupta said that Adil Sheikh had recently joined the CBI as a public prosecutor in Chandigarh, having been appointed around two months ago. “He was injured in the accident and later passed away despite medical intervention,” the officer said.

Police have arrested Mohammad Shafi, the driver of the Mahindra Scorpio involved in the collision, and further investigation is underway.

Who was Sheikh Adil Nabi?

Sheikh Adil Nabi was a young and promising legal professional who had recently cleared the UPSC examination and secured his appointment as a public prosecutor with the country’s premier investigating agency.