Archive · 20 Jul 2026
Magisterial probe ordered in J&K Doda youth killing
A young man named Arif Hussain was killed in a place called Jai Valley near Bhaderwah in Doda district.
The police say he was involved in a fight with people who were allegedly smuggling cattle.
The community is upset and protesting because they think the police did something wrong.
The government has ordered an investigation to find out what really happened.
The internet is turned off in some areas to keep things calm.
A magisterial inquiry has been ordered into the death of Arif Hussain, a 30-year-old auto driver, in Jai Valley near Bhaderwah, Doda district.
The incident involved a scuffle between police personnel and alleged cattle smugglers, resulting in Hussain's death.
Protests and a shutdown have occurred in Doda and Kishtwar districts, with mobile internet suspended.
A Special Investigation Team (SIT) has been set up, and an 'open' FIR has been registered against unknown persons.
Charges include attempted murder, causing hurt or grievous hurt to a public servant, assault on a public servant, theft, and other offences under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita.
- Who
- Arif Hussain, a 30-year-old auto driver from Cheeka village in Doda
- What
- Death of a youth in alleged police firing during a scuffle with alleged cattle smugglers
- When
- Last Thursday night
- Where
- Jai Valley near Bhaderwah, Doda district, Jammu & Kashmir
- Why
- The incident involved a scuffle between police personnel and alleged cattle smugglers, leading to the youth's death
Community and Protesters
Authorities
Cause of Death
Community and Protesters
Community believes the youth was unjustly killed by police.
Authorities
Police claim the youth was involved in a scuffle with alleged cattle smugglers.
Response to Incident
Community and Protesters
Protesters demand justice and accountability for the killing.
Authorities
Authorities have ordered a magisterial inquiry and set up an SIT to investigate.
- Victim's Name
- Arif Hussain
- Victim's Age
- 30 years old
- Location of Incident
- Jai Valley near Bhaderwah, Doda district
- Date of Incident
- Last Thursday night
- Inquiry Ordered By
- Doda District Magistrate Krishan Lal
- Investigation Team
- Special Investigation Team (SIT)
- Charges Filed
- Attempted murder, voluntarily causing hurt or grievous hurt to a public servant, assault on a public servant, theft, and other offences under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita
- Current Status
- Protests and shutdown in Doda and Kishtwar districts, mobile internet suspended