Partial shutdown in Doda, Kishtwar over man’s death in run-in with cops
A partial shutdown occurred in the Doda and Kishtwar districts of Jammu and Kashmir following the death of a man during a confrontation with police. Authorities have suspended mobile internet services as a precautionary measure while an investigation is underway.
Why it matters
Civil unrest in sensitive border regions often highlights underlying tensions between local populations and security forces.
JAMMU: A partial shutdown affected normal life in Doda and Kishtwar district of Jammu & Kashmir on Saturday following the death of a 30-year-old man who was shot dead near Bhaderwah town in a run-in with police, even as mobile internet services remained suspended for the second consecutive day as a precautionary measure.Shops and business establishments remained closed across most parts of the district on Saturday.Aarif Hussain, 30, a resident of Cheeka village of…
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