One arrested in hit and run incident in Dhofar
The Royal Oman Police (ROP), said in a statement :"Dhofar Governorate Police Command arrested a citizen for running over another citizen with his vehicle and fleeing the scene, resulting in the victim's death. Legal proceedings are underway against him."
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