A pedestrian died after being hit by a car in Paibugh area of Anantnag on Saturday morning, officials said.

An official said the pedestrian was injured after being hit a car near Paibugh Mattan.

“He was immediately shifted to nearby hospital where he was declared brought dead,” he said.

He has been identified as Ghulam Hassan Mir son of Habibullah Mir of Paibugh Mattan.

Meanwhile, police have taken cognizance of the incident.