[Marxistindia] On Cowardly Killing of Shujaat Bukhari

[news from the cpi(m)]

June 15, 2018

Press Statement

 

The Polit Bureau of the Communist Party of India (Marxist) has issued the
following statement:

 

On Cowardly Killing of Shujaat Bukhari

 

The Polit Bureau of the CPI(M) strongly condemns the cowardly killing of
Shujaat Bukhari, senior journalist and editor in-chief of Rising Kashmir.
This was a targeted and planned murder. He had survived previous attempts on
his life  and had been provided security. Tragically his two security guards
were also fired upon and later succumbed to their injuries.

 

While the killers are yet to be identified, it is clear that those who
committed this dastardly act on the eve of Eid, when the entire valley is
getting ready to celebrate the festival, have no respect for religion,
humanity or restoration of peace. They must be identified and strong action
taken against them.

 

Shujaat was a fearless and independent journalist who refused to bow down to
pressures from any quarter. His was a voice of reason and he was highly
respected for his writings. His killing also highlights the difficult
circumstances in which independent journalists work in J & K.

 

The CPI(M) expresses its deep condolences to Shujaat Bukhari's family and to
his colleagues.

 

The CPI(M) also expresses deep condolences to the families of the security
guards who were killed  while fulfilling their duties.

 

 

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