Deputy Inspector General of Police Sujit Kumar stated the Kashmir Freedom Fighter (KFF) group, the proxy title of a militant outfit, has claimed accountability for the attack.
Puran Krishan Bhat was attacked close to his residence in the Chowdhary Gund space of the south Kashmir district. He was rushed to Shopian hospital the place docs declared him dead, they stated.
Officials stated the realm has been cordoned off and a hunt has been launched to nab the assailants.
“Terrorists fired upon a civilian (minority) Puran Krishan Bhat while he was on his way to an orchard in Chowdari Gund, Shopian. He was immediately shifted to a hospital for treatment where he succumbed. Area cordoned off. Search in progress,” the Kashmir Zone Police wrote on Twitter.
DIG Sujit Kumar stated the preliminary investigation has revealed that one militant fired upon Bhat.
“There was security, our guard, for this cluster. We are looking at the reason (for the lapse). He had gone out on a scooter and just returned to his home,” he added.
Kumar stated in case of any lapse, motion will probably be taken towards the safety guards and the in-charge officers in the realm. Investigations are underway and extra particulars will probably be made public as soon as issues turn into clear, the police officer stated.
Deputy Commissioner of Shopian, Sachin Kumar Vaishya, stated Bhat’s physique will probably be taken to Jammu the place the final rites will probably be carried out. “All arrangements are being made. We are extending help to the family.”
Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha and political leaders condemned the killing.
“Attack on Puran Krishan Bhat by terrorists in Shopian is a dastardly act of cowardice. My heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family. I assure the people that the perpetrators and those aiding and abetting terrorists will be severely punished,” Sinha tweeted.
The National Conference condemned the “brazen and cowardly attack” and expressed “heartfelt commiserations” with Bhat’s household.
The occasion’s vp Omar Abdullah termed the attack reprehensible. “I unequivocally condemn this attack in which Pooran Krishan Bhat has lost his life. I send my heartfelt condolences to his family. May Pooran Ji’s soul rests in peace,” he stated in a tweet.
The PDP stated whereas the Kashmiri pandits have been protesting for the final 5 months demanding their relocation after Rahul Bhat was shot dead in May, the “LG administration in their hubris kept turning a blind eye to their plight”.
“Today yet another Kashmiri Pandit, Puran Krishan, was shot dead in Shopian. Thoughts and prayers are with the bereaved family,” the occasion stated.
CPI(M) chief MY Tarigami stated the federal government should guarantee foolproof safety for the minorities in the Kashmir Valley. “Pained beyond words by the despicable attack which snuffed out the life of Puran Krishan Bhat. There does not seem any letup in the killing of innocent people. The government must ensure foolproof security to the minorities,” he tweeted.
BJP General Secretary (organisation) Ashok Koul additionally condemned the “barbaric” killing and provided his condolences to the household.
In an announcement, he stated that “these anti-national elements will never be successful. These things will not be tolerated anymore as these attacks are aimed to disturb the peace in the region.”
Apni Party president Syed Mohammad Altaf Bukhari stated, “Unequivocally condemn the attack on Pooran Krishan Bhat in Shopian. My heartfelt condolences to his family. This is a dastardly act of cowardice. May his soul rest in peace.”
The Peoples Conference stated there can by no means be a justification for assaults like these.