Key Facts
• July 24, 2025: Police arrested 26-year-old Pakistani national Bat Jan Shaiya.
• July 22, 2025, 6:00 AM: Collision occurred on a city road in Obihiro, Hokkaido.
• Victim: A 54-year-old man driving a light vehicle sustained minor injuries.
• Suspect fled on foot, leaving the car at the scene, returning an hour later.
• Shaiya admitted to fleeing out of fear and acknowledged causing the accident.
• Police suspect Shaiya was driving without a valid license.
• Investigation ongoing to determine the full circumstances of the incident.
Summary
A 26-year-old Pakistani man, Bat Jan Shaiya, was arrested on July 24, 2025, in Obihiro, Hokkaido, for a hit-and-run incident. The accident occurred on July 22, 2025, at 6:00 AM, when Shaiya’s car collided with a light vehicle driven by a 54-year-old man, causing minor injuries. Shaiya fled the scene on foot, leaving his car behind, but returned about an hour later with acquaintances. He admitted to fleeing out of fear and acknowledged his actions. Authorities are investigating the possibility that Shaiya was driving without a license. The investigation continues to uncover further details.
