Archive · 20 Jul 2026
Magisterial probe ordered into Doda police firing death
In the Doda district of Jammu and Kashmir, a man named Aarif Hussain was killed during a scuffle with police officers.
The police say he tried to take an officer's gun, but people in the area are protesting and want an investigation.
The authorities have ordered a magisterial probe and set up a special team to look into what happened.
Aarif Hussain left behind his pregnant wife, mother, and a young child.
His father was also killed by terrorists many years ago.
Aarif Hussain was killed in alleged police firing in Doda district, Jammu and Kashmir.
The incident occurred during a scuffle when Hussain allegedly tried to snatch a police officer's rifle.
Protests and a shutdown followed in Doda and Kishtwar districts demanding a probe.
A magisterial probe has been ordered by the Deputy Commissioner Doda.
A five-member Special Investigation Team (SIT) has been constituted to investigate the incident.
- Who
- Aarif Hussain, a resident of Cheeka village, and three SOG personnel
- What
- A man was killed in alleged police firing during a scuffle
- When
- July 16
- Where
- Jaie area, Bhaderwah, Doda district, Jammu and Kashmir
- Why
- Aarif Hussain allegedly tried to snatch a police officer's rifle, leading to the fatal shooting
Protesters
Authorities
Incident Circumstances
Protesters
Demand a thorough investigation into the circumstances leading to the killing, alleging police misconduct.
Authorities
Claim the man tried to snatch a police officer's rifle, leading to the fatal shooting.
- Victim
- Aarif Hussain
- Location
- Jaie area, Bhaderwah, Doda district, Jammu and Kashmir
- Date of Incident
- July 16
- Investigation Team
- Five-member Special Investigation Team (SIT)
- Probe Ordered By
- Deputy Commissioner Doda
