Archive · 23 Jul 2026
Auto Driver Killed in Police Firing in Jammu’s Doda
An auto rickshaw driver named Arif Hussain was killed in police firing in Doda, Jammu.
He was driving some passengers back from a tourist place when the police stopped their vehicle due to an alert about cattle smuggling.
During a scuffle, a police constable's weapon accidentally discharged, hitting Hussain.
The community is protesting his death, and the authorities have suspended mobile Internet in the area.
Hussain leaves behind a pregnant wife and a three-year-old son.
Arif Hussain, an auto rickshaw driver, was killed in police firing in Doda, Jammu.
He was driving passengers back from a tourist place when stopped by police due to an alert about cattle smuggling.
A scuffle ensued, leading to an accidental discharge of a police constable's weapon.
Protests erupted in Doda and neighbouring Bhaderwah following Hussain's death.
The district administration suspended mobile Internet in response to the protests.
- Who
- Arif Hussain, an auto rickshaw driver from Doda’s Cheeka village
- What
- Death of an auto rickshaw driver in police firing
- When
- Early hours of July 16-17
- Where
- Doda, Jammu
- Why
- Police stopped the vehicle due to an alert about possible cattle smuggling, leading to a scuffle and accidental firing.
Police Account
Community Perspective
Cause of Death
Police Account
The police claim that the auto driver was accidentally shot during a scuffle with men allegedly involved in cattle smuggling.
Community Perspective
The community views the incident as a tragic loss, with protests erupting over the death of a local resident.
- Victim's Name
- Arif Hussain
- Location
- Doda, Jammu
- Date of Incident
- July 16-17
- Occupation of Victim
- Auto Rickshaw Driver
- Reason for Police Stop
- Alert about possible cattle smuggling
- Action Taken by Authorities
- Suspension of mobile Internet in Doda and Bhaderwah