BREAKING NEWS: Rising Kashmir Editor shot dead by terrorists
SRINAGAR: Editor of Rising Kashmir, Shujaat Bukhari, was shot dead by terrorists outside his office at the Press Colony in Srinagar on Thursday, said officials.
He was rushed to the hospital after being shot but he succumbed to the injuries. His security personnel was also injured.
"Shocked & deeply saddened by the sudden demise of Shujaat Bukhari. The scourge of terror has reared its ugly head on the eve of Eid. I strongly condemn this act of mindless violence & pray for his soul to rest in peace. My deepest condolences to his family," said Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti on a Twitter post.
Terrorism has hit a new low with Shujaat’s killing. That too, on the eve of Eid. We must unite against forces seeking to undermine our attempts to restore peace. Justice will be done. https://t.co/8oCNXan13L
— Mehbooba Mufti (@MehboobaMufti) June 14, 2018
Former Chief Minister and National Conference leader Omar Abdullah said he was shocked beyond words. "May Shujaat find place in Jannat & May his loved ones find strength at this difficult time," he tweeted.
inna lilahi wa inna illahi rajiuun. Shocked beyond words. May Shujaat find place in Jannat & May his loved ones find strength at this difficult time.
— Omar Abdullah (@OmarAbdullah) June 14, 2018
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