Protests erupt after terrorists kill Kashmiri Pandit in Shopian | In photos

Updated On Oct 15, 2022 10:20 pm IST

Protests erupted on Saturday in Jammu and Kashmir's Shopian district after a Kashmiri Pandit, identified as Puran Krishan Bhat, was killed by suspected terrorists near his home in Chowdari Gund in Shopian. Kashmir Freedom Fighter (KFF) group, the proxy name of a terrorist group, has claimed responsibility for the attack. Kashmiri Hindus, a minority community in the region, took to the streets to protest another 'targeted killing'.

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Kashmiri Pandits protesting against the 'targeted killing' of Puran Krishan Bhat on Saturday in Jammu and Kashmir's Shopian district.(ANI) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on Oct 15, 2022 10:20 pm IST

Kashmiri Pandits protesting against the 'targeted killing' of Puran Krishan Bhat on Saturday in Jammu and Kashmir's Shopian district.(ANI)

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Protesting Kashmiri Pandits raise slogans against terrorists and the administration. (ANI) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Protesting Kashmiri Pandits raise slogans against terrorists and the administration. (ANI)

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Members of the Rashtriya Bajrang Dal burn an effigy during a protest against the killing of Puran Krishan Bhat.(PTI) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on Oct 15, 2022 10:20 pm IST

Members of the Rashtriya Bajrang Dal burn an effigy during a protest against the killing of Puran Krishan Bhat.(PTI)

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Security forces cordoned off the area after terrorists killed Puran Krishan Bhat.(ANI) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on Oct 15, 2022 10:20 pm IST

Security forces cordoned off the area after terrorists killed Puran Krishan Bhat.(ANI)

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A man raises slogans during a protest in Jammu on Saturday.(AP) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on Oct 15, 2022 10:20 pm IST

A man raises slogans during a protest in Jammu on Saturday.(AP)

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