Kashmiri Pandit Shot Dead by terrorists in South Kashmir

Kashmiri Pandit Shot Lifeless: A Kashmiri Pandit was shot useless by terrorists on Saturday in the Shopian district of South Kashmir. The deceased has been recognized Pooran Krishan Bhat. The 42-calendar year-aged Bhat was shot when he was in the lawn of his residence at Choudhary gund region. 

Bhat was rushed to the healthcare facility wherever he succumbed to his injuries. 

“Terrorists fired upon a civilian (minority) Shri Puran Krishan Bhat whilst he was on way to orchard in Chowdary Gund Shopian. He was right away shifted to healthcare facility for therapy in which he succumbed. Spot cordoned off. Lookup in progress,” explained Vijay Kumar, ADGP, Kashmir Law enforcement. 

Pooran Krishan Bhat, son of Tarak Nath Bhat, is survived by his spouse Sweety and their two kids. 

“Attack on Puran Krishan Bhat by terrorists in Shopian is a dastardly act of cowardice. My heartfelt condolences to bereaved family members. I assure the people that the perpetrators and those aiding and abetting terrorists will be seriously punished.” Tweeted LG Jammu and Kashmir, Manoj Sinha. 

The space has been cordoned by protection forces and search for the attackers has been commenced. 

DIG Sujit Kumar claimed the first investigation has discovered that one militant fired on Bhat.

“There was stability, our guard, for this cluster. We are on the lookout at the rationale (for the lapse). He had absent out on a scooter and just returned to his property,” he extra.

Kumar mentioned in situation of any lapse, motion will be taken from the stability guards and the in-cost officers in the space. Investigations are underway and a lot more particulars will be created public the moment factors become crystal clear, the law enforcement officer said.

Deputy Commissioner of Shopian, Sachin Kumar Vaishya, claimed Bhat’s physique will be taken to Jammu where by the previous rites will be done. “All arrangements are remaining made. We are extending aid to the spouse and children.”

Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha and political leaders condemned the killing.

“Attack on Puran Krishan Bhat by terrorists in Shopian is a dastardly act of cowardice. My heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family members. I guarantee the individuals that the perpetrators and those people aiding and abetting terrorists will be seriously punished,” Sinha tweeted.

The Nationwide Convention condemned the “brazen and cowardly attack” and expressed “heartfelt commiserations” with Bhat’s family members.

The party’s vice president Omar Abdullah termed the assault reprehensible. “I unequivocally condemn this attack in which Pooran Krishan Bhat has lost his lifetime. I send my heartfelt condolences to his spouse and children. May well Pooran Ji’s soul rests in peace,” he said in a tweet.

The PDP said even though the Kashmiri pandits have been protesting for the very last five months demanding their relocation just after Rahul Bhat was shot useless in May, the “LG administration in their hubris retained turning a blind eye to their plight”.

“Currently nonetheless a further Kashmiri Pandit, Puran Krishan, was shot lifeless in Shopian. Views and prayers are with the bereaved relatives,” the celebration stated.
CPI(M) leader MY Tarigami mentioned the government ought to make sure foolproof stability for the minorities in the Kashmir Valley. “Pained outside of words by the despicable attack which snuffed out the everyday living of Puran Krishan Bhat. There does not seem any letup in the killing of harmless individuals. The govt should make sure foolproof stability to the minorities,” he tweeted.

BJP Typical Secretary (organisation) Ashok Koul also condemned the “barbaric” killing and presented his condolences to the family members.
In a assertion, he claimed that “these anti-nationwide components will in no way be productive. These points will not be tolerated anymore as these assaults are aimed to disturb the peace in the region.”

Apni Bash president Syed Mohammad Altaf Bukhari claimed, “Unequivocally condemn the assault on Pooran Krishan Bhat in Shopian. My heartfelt condolences to his family. This is a dastardly act of cowardice. May possibly his soul rest in peace.”

The Peoples Meeting reported there can never ever be a justification for assaults like these.

(With the inputs of PTI)