Overview
- A group of youths attacked a tourist cab in the Juthana area of Kathua district after rumours about religious conversion.
- A purported video shows men with sticks smashing windows, forcing doors open, and kicking occupants as police struggled to intervene.
- Police registered an FIR in the case and identified the main accused as Ravindra Singh Thela.
- Thela was arrested, and officials said he and associates have prior criminal cases.
- Senior Superintendent Mohita Sharma ordered an internal inquiry, suspending a sub-inspector and seven Special Police Officers, while a manhunt continues for other suspects.