Murder of Chemist Sparks Outrage in Kathua

A 35-year-old chemist, Amarjit Sharma, was found dead near his home in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kathua district. His murder led to protests by relatives and neighbors who demanded swift justice. The protesters blocked major routes but dispersed after authorities assured a thorough investigation and that a case was registered.

KATHUA, J&K—A wave of outrage swept through Kathua district as Amarjit Sharma, a 35-year-old chemist, was found dead with his throat slit. His family discovered his body late Sunday night near their home in Mela village after he failed to return.

The brutal murder ignited immediate protests from grieving relatives and neighbors. On Monday morning, hundreds of demonstrators carried Sharma’s body, blocking the Jammu-Pathankot highway and nearby railway tracks at Hiranagar.

Tensions subsided after police and civil officers assured the crowd that a case had been registered, and a thorough investigation would bring the perpetrators to justice. Authorities have promised swift action to address the community’s demands.