TV artist Amreen Bhat shot dead in Chadoora area of Budgam district, nephew injured

Kashmir valley witnessed one more target killing when a 35-year-old female television artist, namely Amreen Bhat, was dead by militants at the Chadoora area in Budgam District. Her 10-year-old nephew was also injured in the incident, said officials on Wednesday.

Confirming the killing, Police stated "Terrorists fired upon one Amreen Bhat at her residence in Chadoora, Budgam today. She was shifted to a hospital where doctors declared her dead. Her 10-year-old nephew also received a bullet injury on his arm." 

The police suspect involvement of the Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) militants in the killing of the TV artist. Immediately after the incident, the area was cordoned off. Also, the case has been registered and an investigation has been started.

Reacting to the attack, Lt Governor took to Twitter, saying, “No words are strong enough to condemn heinous terror attack in Budgam. Deepest condolences to the family of Amreen Bhat and prayers for the fast recovery of her injured nephew. We are firmly resolved to demolish the terror ecosystem that continues to receive reinforcement from across the border” 

Former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister and National Conference (NC) leader, Omar Abdullah has condemned that killing, saying, "there can be no justification for attacking innocent women and children like this. Shocked and deeply saddened by the murderous militant attack on Ambreen Bhat. Sadly, Ambreen lost her life in the attack and her nephew was injured," Abdullah tweeted.

"Her nephew is a young 10-year-old boy. Yesterday it was a police constable’s daughter injured in an attack and today this young 10-year-old child. How does anyone justify these attacks," he added.