J&Ok Police order SIT probe into Doda youth’s demise amid protests, shutdown | India Information
2 min learnJammuUp to date: Jul 18, 2026 09:10 PM IST
The Jammu & Kashmir Police have constituted a Particular Investigation Crew (SIT) after the demise of a neighborhood youth in an alleged police firing earlier this week triggered protests and a shutdown in Doda. The incident has additionally led to an “open” FIR towards unnamed individuals.
In line with the police, 30-year-old auto driver Arif Hussain from Cheeka village in Doda was fatally shot throughout a scuffle between police personnel and alleged cattle smugglers within the picturesque Jai Valley close to Bhaderwah in Doda district late Thursday night time. Whereas sources declare it was a case of unintentional discharge, locals are demanding an impartial investigation.
An FIR has been registered towards unidentified assailants for tried homicide, voluntarily inflicting damage or grievous damage to a public servant to discourage them from discharging responsibility, assault on a public servant, theft and different offences underneath the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita.
Whereas police haven’t issued an in depth assertion on the circumstances surrounding Hussain’s demise, sources stated the incident occurred after police arrange a checkpoint following a tip-off about alleged bovine smuggling.
Round midnight, police allegedly seen suspicious motion and questioned some individuals who, in response to sources, attacked the crew and tried to grab their weapons. Throughout the scuffle, a service weapon allegedly went off, injuring Hussain and three policemen. The suspects then fled, sources stated.
Police stated all 4 had been taken to the Bhaderwah Sub-District Hospital and later referred to Authorities Medical Faculty Hospital in Doda, however Hussain died on the best way.
“A Particular Investigation Crew led by the Sub-Divisional Police Officer (SDPO), Bhaderwah, has additionally been constituted to look into the incident,” a senior police officer informed The Indian Specific.
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The capturing triggered protests and a shutdown in Doda, prompting authorities to droop web providers within the district and neighbouring Kishtwar. Outlets remained shut in Doda city and the adjoining areas of Thathri, Gandoh and Kishtwar following a bandh name by the Seerat Committee, Majlis-i-Shoura and Anjuman-i-Islamia. The bandh handed off peacefully, with no untoward incidents reported.
Hussain’s physique was handed over to his household after a autopsy on Friday, and he was laid to relaxation in Bhalla later that night.
