Shujaat Bukhari was a journalist from Kashmir who was highly respected for putting across his views and the story no matter how trying the circumstances. In a tragic turn of events, Sujaat Bukhari was killed by terrorists in Press Colony, Srinagar when he was coming out of his office. Shujaat Bukhaari was 50 years old and was killed during Iftaar time during the holy muslim month of Ramzan. Te police are investigating the matter.
The Jammu & Kashmir Chief Minister Mahbooba Mufti has expressed her condolences to the family of Shujaat Bukhari and she couldn’t stop her tears. Shukaat Bukhari has been a prominent voice in the Jammu & Kashmir politics and politicians all across parties expressed their condolonces at his loss. From Rajnath Singh, Rahul Gandhi to many more all took to social media to post their messages.
Shujaat Bukhaari Wiki | Biography
| Real Name | Shujaat Bukhaari |
|---|---|
| Nickname | Shujaat |
| Born | 25 February 1968 |
| Religion | Islam |
| Age | 50 |
| Claim To Fame | Rising Kashmir (Editor) |
| Zodiac Sign | Unknown |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Residence | Jammu & Kashmir |
| Profession | Journalist |
| Weight | 80 kgs 176 lbs |
| Height | 5' 10" 155 cms 1.55 m |
| Body Measurements | |
| Hair | Peppergrey |
| Eyes | Black |
| Relatives/Family | |
| Parents | Father- Not Known Mother- Not Known |
| Brother | Basharat Bukhaari (Law Minister) |
| Children | Not Known |
| Wife | Not Known |
| Education | Ateneo de Manila University |
| Tv Debut | |
| Died | 14 June 2018 |
| Cause Of Death | Gunfire |
| Reactions | 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 The killing of @RisingKashmir editor, Shujaat Bukhari is an act of cowardice. It is an attempt to silence the saner voices of Kashmir. He was a courageous and fearless journalist. Extremely shocked & pained at his death. My thoughts and prayers are with his bereaved family. - Rajnath Singh |
Shujaat Bukhaari Quick Facts:-
- Shujaat Bukhaari was a highly respected journalist from Kashmir.
- He was the editor of paper Rising Kashmir and they were fearless in their reporting.
- Before Rising Kashmir he worked with The Hindu for 15 years.
- Shujaat Bukhari loved traveling and traveled extensively as a journalist.
- He was killed by terrorists in the month of Ramazan when he was coming out of his office at Iftaar time.
- Police is investigating the matter and have released the CCTV footage of the three accused.
- The news Paper, Rising Kashmir paid tribute to Shujaat Bukhari today.
- His brother, Basharat Bukhaari is the law minister in the current government.
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