Killing of Puran Krishan Bhat intensifies protests among Kashmiri Hindus

protests against killing of puran krishan bhat in shopian.

KASHMIRI YOUTH MOVEMENT

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targeted killings

Scores of protesters from Civil society gathered at Lal Chowk, Srinagar to express their anguish agains tthe targeted killing of Hindu Minorities in Kashmir. 01.

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