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