Chadoora Killing; Police foil KP’s protest march

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    Budgam ,13-May; The Jammu and Kashmir police resorted to firing tear gas shells after a massive crowd of protesters tried to move towards the Airport in Budgam during their demonstration demanding justice for the killing of a Kashmiri Pandit, a Chadoora Tehsil office employee Rahul Bhat in Budgam on Thursday. According to eyewitnesses, the protestors had informed the administration and police that LG should visit the spot and give us assurance about our protection and ensure culprits involved in the killing of Rahul Bhat won’t be spared. The Kashmir Valley is witnessing massive protests since last night against the targeted killings of Kashmiri Pandits in the Valley with protesters demanding safety from the administration. ‘’We were left with no option other than to march towards Srinagar airport as LG didn’t prioritized our sufferings over his visits, one of the protestors added” The protestors also raised slogans against the central government, saying that it has not delivered on its promises and has failed to protect them. It was reported that slogans against Prime Minister Narendra Modi, LG Manoj Sinha and DC Budgam were heard during the protests. Several Pandits had earlier gathered in the Sheikhpora area of Budgam district, and Qazigund and Mattan areas of Anantnag district, Indira Nagar area of Srinagar blocking roads in protest.(CNS)

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