A day ahead of polling in the region, a truck caught fire in Qazigund area of Kulgam district on Monday.
Police said the truck caught fire while it was en route to Jammu from Srinagar.
"A truck reportedly caught fire near Panzath Link road in Qazigund area of District Kulgam. The truck carrying the scrap was driven by Nazir Ahmad Rather resident of Watpora, Bandipora along with conductor Inamul Haq resident of Bandipora," a statement issued by the police said.
"Some burnt currency notes were also found near the site of the incident along with charred scrap," it further said.
The police have registered an FIR under relevant sections of law and started investigation in the matter.
"Both driver and the conductor of the truck remain in the police station for the purpose of the investigation," the police said.
Anantnag parliamentary constituency, which comprises districts such as Kulgam, Pulwama, Anantnag, and Shopian will go to polls tomorrow. Counting of votes will take place on May 23.
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