Kashmiri Pandit / Two target killings in 24 hours, last rites of Kashmiri Pandit Rahul Bhatt

Zoom News : May 13, 2022, 12:40 PM
Rahul Bhatt was cremated at Bantalab on Friday morning. During this, a large number of people including ADGP of Jammu Mukesh Singh, Divisional Commissioner Ramesh Kumar, Deputy Commissioner Avani Lavasa were present. At the same time, people opposed the BJP's state president Ravindra Raina, who reached the spot.


The era of target killing that took place in the 90s in Jammu and Kashmir has returned again. Terrorists are targeting Kashmiri Pandits along with jawans. On Friday morning, terrorists entered the house and shot at the SPO in Pulwama. He died in the hospital. This is the second incident of murder in Kashmir within 24 hours. Earlier on Thursday evening, Rahul Bhatt was murdered.


In Budgam, terrorists entered the office of Chadoora Tehsildar office clerk Rahul Bhatt and shot him. The people present on the spot admitted him to the hospital, where he died. Today on Friday, terrorists entered the house of SPO Riyaz Ahmed Thokar in Gudura, Pulwama and opened fire on him. He died in the hospital.


Protests at various places in Jammu and Kashmir

Earlier on Thursday night, demonstrations were held at various places. Kashmiri Pandits protested on the road with the dead body and refused to lift the dead body till the Lt Governor arrived. Later, on the assurance of DIG Sujit Kumar, the body was taken home.


Pandit said - will not return to the job till security is not provided

At the same time, Kashmiri Pandits protested near Sheikhpora Pandit Colony in Budgam. He said that unless they get full assurance of security, they will not go to jobs. On the other hand, Kashmiri Pandits living in the camp raised slogans against the central and state government by jamming the highway. Protests were held at many places by candles. Pandits say that they do not feel safe here and the government's claims of returning Kashmiri Pandits seem to be failing.


protest in anantnag

A protest is being organized by the Kashmiri Pandit Government Employees Union in Anantnag. Amit, who is protesting, said that this is the third murder in our community in the last 3 months. We need protection from the government.

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