Archive · 28 Nov 2025
Jammu Journalist's House Demolished Amid Controversy
A journalist named Arfaz Ahmed Daing had his house demolished by the Jammu Development Authority (JDA) because they said it was built illegally on government land.
Daing thinks this was a targeted action against him.
Many people on social media are angry and think it's unfair.
The Chief Minister, Omar Abdullah, called it a conspiracy to defame the government.
A neighbor, Kuldeep Sharma, gifted Daing a plot of land to help him rebuild his home.
Critics say such actions often lack prior notice and rehabilitation measures for affected families.
The Jammu Development Authority (JDA) demolished the house of journalist Arfaz Ahmed Daing, alleging illegal construction on state land.
Daing claims the demolition was a targeted move and has sparked widespread anger on social media.
The JDA maintains the action was part of an anti-encroachment drive and followed due process.
Critics point out that such actions in J&K often lack prior notice and rehabilitation measures for affected families.
A neighbor, Kuldeep Sharma, gifted Daing a plot of land to help him rebuild his home.
- Who
- Arfaz Ahmed Daing, a freelance journalist, and the Jammu Development Authority (JDA)
- What
- Demolition of Daing's house and raids on Kashmir Times office
- When
- Thursday (specific date not mentioned)
- Where
- Jammu, Jammu and Kashmir
- Why
- JDA claims illegal construction on state land; Daing alleges targeted action
Critics and Supporters of Press Freedom
Government Authorities
Nature of the Demolition
Critics and Supporters of Press Freedom
Critics and supporters of press freedom view the demolition as a targeted action against the journalist, Arfaz Ahmed Daing, and see it as an attack on press freedom.
Government Authorities
The Jammu Development Authority (JDA) maintains that the demolition was part of a routine anti-encroachment drive and followed due process.
Prior Notice and Rehabilitation
Critics and Supporters of Press Freedom
Critics point out that such actions in Jammu and Kashmir often lack prior notice and rehabilitation measures for affected families.
Government Authorities
The JDA claims that the action was taken after due process, but does not specify if prior notice was given or rehabilitation measures were considered.
- Journalist's Name
- Arfaz Ahmed Daing
- Organization Involved
- Jammu Development Authority (JDA)
- Alleged Reason
- Illegal construction on state land
- Date of Demolition
- Thursday (specific date not mentioned)
- Journalist's Allegation
- Targeted move
- Critics' Concern
- Inadequate prior notice and lack of rehabilitation measures
- Recent Related Incident
- Raids on Kashmir Times office and owner's residence
- Items Allegedly Recovered
- Arms and ammunition, including a revolver and AK-series cartridges
- PDP Chief's Statement
- Mehbooba Mufti criticized the demolition, linking it to the NC government's decision to dismiss the PDP's anti-bulldozer bill.
- Chief Minister's Response
- Omar Abdullah called it a conspiracy to defame the elected government and blamed officials posted by the Lt Governor for conducting demolitions without any approvals.
- Former BJP Chief's Response
- Ravinder Raina termed the demolition 'selective' and assured full support to the residents.
- Neighbor's Gesture
- Kuldeep Sharma gifted a plot of land to Daing.
- Total Encroached Land
- 16,212 kanals and two marlas of JDA land is under encroachment in Jammu.
Sources
Jammu Journalist’s House Demolished; Authorities Claim Illegal Construction on State Land
Home of Jammu journalist flattened amid encroachment claim, sparks civil society anger
PDP Chief Mehbooba Mufti Slams Demolition Of Journalist’s House In Jammu, Says NC Blocking Bill Led To ‘Brutal Consequences’
Hindu family gifts land to Muslim journalist after Jammu authorities bulldoze his home
Hindu Family Gifts Land; Vows to Rebuild Home of Muslim Journalist in Jammu
As demolition of Jammu journalist’s home sends ripples across UT, BJP among others calls on affected family
Omar Abdullah Accuses Raj Bhawan-Appointed Officers Of Selective Demolitions Targeting Muslims
