The terrorist attack on Pandits in Jammu and Kashmir: Firing on two Kashmiri Pandits working in apple orchards in Shopian, one dead; second injured

Target killing has happened once again in South Kashmir. In the Chhotepora area of ​​Shopian, terrorists opened fire on two brothers working in an apple orchard. One died in this, while the other is injured. The deceased has been identified as Sunil Kumar. At the same time, Pintu Kumar has been admitted to the hospital. Security forces have cordoned off the area and a search has been started for the attackers.

BJP President said - Pakistan wants bloodshed in Kashmir

J&K BJP President Ravinder Raina has said that Pakistan wants bloodshed in Kashmir and Kashmir and wants to make the valley a graveyard, but we will not allow it to fulfill its nefarious designs. Action will be taken against those targeting Kashmiri Pandits in the Shopian area, they will be punished.

Why target killings are happening continuously in the valley

According to intelligence agencies, the targeted killing is a new plan of Pakistan to spread unrest in Kashmir. It is believed that its purpose is to sabotage the resettlement plans of Kashmiri Pandits in Jammu and Kashmir after the abrogation of Article 370. Since the abrogation of Article 370, incidents of targeted killings have increased in Kashmir, especially in which terrorists have made soft targets of Kashmiri Pandits, migrant workers, and even local Muslims working in the government or police, whom they have come to India. considered close to.

Conspiracy to stay active in the valley by spreading propaganda

ISI is spreading this propaganda among the Kashmiri people that after the abrogation of Article 370, migrant workers coming from outside will take over their jobs and lands. Through this propaganda, he is again trying to garner support for pro-Pakistan terrorist organizations in Kashmir.

According to experts, one of the motives of the terrorists through these targeted killings is to register their presence in the valley. After the removal of Article 370, the action of Indian security agencies against terrorists has made them vulnerable in Kashmir.

9 target killings in May-June, Kashmiri Pandits started migrating

In May-June this year, maximum cases of target killing were reported. Between May 7 and June 3, nine people were murdered. According to government data, 16 cases of target killing were reported in 2022. Police believe that desperate terrorists have changed their strategy and are now targeting minorities, unarmed policemen, innocent civilians, politicians, and women.

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