Shujaat Bukhari was targeted in 2006 as well

Bukhari was active in literary circles and was the president of ‘Adbee Markaz Kamraz’, the Valley’s oldest and biggest cultural and literary body, for two years.

Delhi to Srinagar, all condemn Rising Kashmir editor Shujaat Bukhari killing

Bukhari edited the daily Rising Kashmir.

When veteran journalist Shujaat Bukhari was shot dead by unidentified gunmen on Thursday, it was not the first time he had been targeted. In June 2006, Bukhari was abducted by unknown gunmen from Srinagar’s Residency Road and bundled into an auto-rickshaw. After travelling a few kilometres, the abductors pushed him out of the moving vehicle and tried to open fire on him. Their pistol didn’t work and Bukhari survived.

After the incident, the Jammu and Kashmir government provided him security cover and he was guarded round the clock by state police personnel. Bukhari was active in literary circles and was the president of ‘Adbee Markaz Kamraz’, the Valley’s oldest and biggest cultural and literary body, for two years. He was at the forefront of a movement for the promotion of Kashmiri language in schools. Bukhari worked with UK-based Conciliation Resources, an independent organisation working with people in conflict regions to prevent violence and build peace.

Bashaarat Masood

Bashaarat Masood is a Special Correspondent with The Indian Express. He has been covering Jammu and Kashmir, especially the conflict-ridden Kashmir valley, for two decades. Bashaarat joined The Indian Express after completing his Masters in Mass Communication and Journalism from the University in Kashmir. He has been writing on politics, conflict and development. Bashaarat was awarded with the Ramnath Goenka Excellence in Journalism Awards in 2012 for his stories on the Pathribal fake encounter. Expertise and Experience Two Decades of Frontline Reporting: Bashaarat has spent 20 years documenting the evolution of Kashmir, from high-intensity conflict and political shifts to socio-economic development. Award-Winning Investigative Journalism: He is a recipient of the prestigious Ramnath Goenka Excellence in Journalism Award (2012). This honor was bestowed for his reporting on the Pathribal fake encounter, a series of stories that highlighted his ability to handle sensitive human rights and security issues with investigative rigor. Specialized Beats: His authoritative coverage spans: Political Transitions: Tracking the shift from statehood to Union Territory, electoral dynamics, and the pulse of local governance. Security & Conflict: Providing nuanced reporting on counter-insurgency, civil liberties, and the impact of the conflict on the civilian population. Development: Documenting the infrastructure, healthcare, and educational landscape within the Valley. Academic Background: He holds a Masters in Mass Communication and Journalism from the University of Kashmir, providing him with a localized academic and professional foundation that is rare in regional reporting. ... Read More

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