Archive · 18 Jul 2026
J&K Police Probe Doda Youth's Death
In Doda district, Jammu, a 30-year-old man named Arif Hussain was killed by police on Thursday night.
The police say Hussain and some others attacked them and tried to take their guns, which led to a fight.
During the fight, a gun went off, and Hussain was hurt badly.
He died on the way to the hospital.
People are very angry and protesting because Hussain was killed.
They want the police to be punished.
The internet was turned off, and many police were sent to the area to keep things calm.
Hussain's family is very sad because he leaves behind his pregnant wife and a four-year-old son.
The police are now investigating what happened.
Arif Hussain, a 30-year-old autorickshaw driver, was killed by police in Doda district, Jammu.
Protests and a shutdown occurred in Doda after Hussain's death, with internet services suspended and forces deployed.
Police claim Hussain and others attacked them and tried to snatch a service weapon, resulting in an accidental discharge.
An FIR has been registered against unidentified assailants, and a Special Investigation Team (SIT) has been constituted.
Hussain's body was handed over to his family after a post-mortem, with large gatherings in protest.
- Who
- Arif Hussain, a 30-year-old autorickshaw driver
- What
- Protests and shutdown in Doda after Hussain's death in police firing
- When
- Thursday night, protests and shutdown on Friday
- Where
- Doda district, Jammu
- Why
- Hussain was allegedly killed during a scuffle with police
Police Account
Local Account
Cause of Death
Police Account
Arif Hussain was killed during a scuffle with alleged cattle smugglers who attacked police and tried to snatch their weapons, resulting in an accidental discharge.
Local Account
Locals demand an independent investigation, suggesting the police's account may not be accurate.
- Victim
- Arif Hussain
- Age
- 30
- Occupation
- Autorickshaw driver
- Location
- Doda district, Jammu
- Date of Incident
- Thursday night
- Cause of Protest
- Police killing of Arif Hussain
- Response
- Internet suspended, forces deployed
- Investigation Team
- Special Investigation Team (SIT) led by SDPO, Bhaderwah
- FIR Registered
- Against unidentified assailants for attempted murder and other offences
