Nation Condemns Killing of Shujaat Bukhari, PM Modi Silent

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While the nation mourns the death of senior journalist and editor of Rising Kashmir, Shujaat Bukhari, who was shot dead on 14 June at Srinagar’s Press Enclave, Prime Minister Narendra Modi is yet to make a comment.

Won’t be Cowed Down by Cowards: Rising Kashmir

Despite the attack, Rising Kashmir hit the stands as usual on 15 June, with a front page devoted to their ‘leading light’. The front page bore a black and white photo of Bukhari, along with the words: "You left all too sudden but you always be our leading light with your professional conviction and exemplary courage. We won’t be cowed down by the cowards who snatched you from us. We will uphold your principle of telling the truth howsoever unpleasant it may be”.

Editors’ Guild, Media Fraternity Mourn Slain Scribe

The Editors Guild of India unequivocally condemns the assassination of Rising Kashmir Editor Shujaat Bukhari. This is a grave attack on press freedom and democratic voices. We will be issuing a more detailed statement soon

— Editors Guild of India (@IndEditorsGuild) June 14, 2018

Leaders Across Party Lines Express Grief

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti condemned the attack.

Politicians across party lines expressed their condolences.

Extremely distressed to hear about the killing of Shujat Bukhari in Srinagar. I condemn this in the strongest terms.

— Yashwant Sinha (@YashwantSinha) June 14, 2018

The killing of Shujaat Bukhari, a respected editor, along with the kidnapping and killing of a soldier are highly condemnable acts. My sympathies for the bereaved families.

— Arun Jaitley (@arunjaitley) June 15, 2018

Heard the terrible news about senior journalist Shujaat Bukhari. Enemies of humanity have silenced a voice of sanity in Kashmir. May God give courage to his family in this hour of grief

— Arvind Kejriwal (@ArvindKejriwal) June 14, 2018

Shujaat Bukhari, one of the very few sane voices on the issue of Kashmir has been assassinated. This is the time to reflect on the seeds of hatred being sown and realise the value of those who put their lives at risk to keep the truth alive. My deepest condolences.

— Yogendra Yadav (@_YogendraYadav) June 14, 2018

I’m anguished to hear about the killing of Shujaat Bukhari, editor of @RisingKashmir. He was a brave heart who fought fearlessly for justice and peace in Jammu & Kashmir. My condolences to his family. He will be missed.

— Rahul Gandhi (@RahulGandhi) June 14, 2018

Why is Prime Minister Narendra Modi Still Silent?