Srinagar: Senior Journalist and editor of Rising Kashmir Shujaat Bukhari shot dead

Bukhari was leaving his office for an iftar party when he was shot.

Image: Twitter/ @bukharishujaat

Srinagar: Senior journalist and Rising Kashmir editor Shujaat Bukhari scummed to injuries after getting was attacked by unidentified gunmen.

Senior journalist and Editor of Rising Kashmir newspaper @bukharishujaat shot dead by terrorists in Press Colony in Srinagar city.#ShujaatBukhari pic.twitter.com/tLWn3Ve06r

— ABP News (@abpnewstv) June 14, 2018

His two personal security officers (PSO) was also shot dead in by the terrorists. The incident happened outside his office in the heart of this Jammu and Kashmir capital. Politicians across the parties lines came together to condemn the assassination of Bukhari. Mehbooba Mufti tweeted “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.”

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

Omar Abdullah also tweeted, Even in the last tweet, he put out he was defending himself, his colleagues & his profession. He died in the line of duty doing what he did best & loved doing - journalism.

Even in the last tweet he put out he was defending himself, his colleagues & his profession. He died in the line of duty doing what he did best & loved doing - journalism. #ShujaatBukhari https://t.co/xEA2hg2xp1

— Omar Abdullah (@OmarAbdullah) June 14, 2018

Home Minister Rajnath Singh said "The killing of Rising Kashmir editor, Shujaat Bukhari is an act of cowardice. It is an attempt to silence the saner voices of Kashmir. He was a courageous and fearless journalist. Extremely shocked & pained at his death. My thoughts and prayers are with his bereaved family."

The killing of @RisingKashmir editor, Shujaat Bukhari is an act of cowardice. It is an attempt to silence the saner voices of Kashmir. He was a courageous and fearless journalist. Extremely shocked & pained at his death. My thoughts and prayers are with his bereaved family.

— Rajnath Singh (@rajnathsingh) June 14, 2018

INC president Rahul Gandhi wrote - I’m anguished to hear about the killing of Shujaat Bukhari, editor of Rising Kashmir. He was a brave heart who fought fearlessly for justice and peace in Jammu & Kashmir. My condolences to his family. He will be missed.

I’m anguished to hear about the killing of Shujaat Bukhari, editor of @RisingKashmir. He was a brave heart who fought fearlessly for justice and peace in Jammu & Kashmir. My condolences to his family. He will be missed.

— Rahul Gandhi (@RahulGandhi) June 14, 2018

Bukhari, who was leaving his office in Press Enclave in the city centre Lal Chowk for an iftar party when he was shot. He was instrumental in organising several conferences for peace in the Kashmir Valley and was also part of the Track II process with Pakistan.