Various Civil Society groups of Srinagar on Sunday lodged protest against the killing of Kashmiri Pandit, Puran Krishan Bhat who was shot dead by terrorists in Shopian yesterday.
In a tweet, Srinagar district administration said, “Various Civil Society groups of Srinagar lodged protest at Lal Chowk against Killing of Shri Puran Krishan Bhat in Shopian yesterday.People from all walks of life participated in peaceful candle March, expressed solidarity with the family of the deceased.”
Puran Krishan Bhat, a Kashmiri Pandit, succumbed to his injuries after terrorists opened fire at him while he was on his way to an orchard in Shopian on Saturday. The injured was immediately rushed to the hospital where he was declared brought dead.
Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha condemned the terrorist killing of a Kashmiri Pandit in the Shopian district and assured that the perpetrators will be severely punished.
