Tag: Rising Kashmir

Silencing voices of scribes

Eminent journalist and editor of Rising Kashmir Shujat Bukhari was gunned down in the heart of Srinagar just as the central government was mulling whether or not to extend the ceasefire that was ordered during the month of Ramzan. His cold blooded murder is both tragic and ironic because Bukhari was a supporter of the …

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June 20, 2018

Police release pictures of 3 suspected killers of Shujaat Bukhari

A day after Rising Kashmir editor Shujaat Bukhari was shot dead, the Srinagar Police on Friday released pictures of three suspects who might have been involved in his murder. According to the reports, the city’s police said they have been able to obtain photos from CCTV footage of the suspects likely to be involved in …

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June 15, 2018

‘Rising Kashmir’ hits stands with Shujaat Bukhari’s picture in black background

English newspaper 'Rising Kashmir' published its daily edition today even after losing its editor-in-chief Shujaat Bukhari on Thursday in an assassination which also left his two personal security officers (PSOs) dead.

June 15, 2018

Pakistan condemns Indian journalist Shujaat Bukhari’s killing

Pakistan has condemned the assassination of veteran Indian journalist Shujaat Bukhari, who was gunned down outside his office in Srinagar in Jammu and Kashmir on Thursday.

June 15, 2018

Mehbooba Mufti, Omar Abdullah express shock over Shujaat Bukhari’s killing

Shujaat Bukhari was shot multiple times when he was leaving his office in Srinagar's Press Enclave for an Iftar gathering. He was taken to a hospital where he succumbed to his injuries. 

June 14, 2018