Anger and grief pour in Kashmir over teacher's killing

Srinagar: Hours after terrorists shot dead a school teacher in the Gopalpora area here, civil society members on Tuesday held a candle vigil condemning the attack.

Rajni was immediately removed to hospital after terrorists sprayed bullet on her from a close range on Tuesday morning.

Later she succumbed to injuries at the hospital, becoming another victim of the recent spate of attacks on civilians.

People came out in droves holding placards and candles in the hands, demanding an end to violence.

"We condemn the killing of innocents in Kashmir… we stand in solidarity with the bereaved family," said one of the protesters.

"We want the government to investigate the crime and ensure such incidents are not repeated in the future," said another protester.

Politicians across party lines have condemned the killing of the school teacher.

Police vowed, immediately after the killing, to identify and neutralize the terrorists involved in the crime.

National Conference vice-president Omar Abdullah said Rajni lost her life in a 'despicable' targeted attack.

Joining the grief of her family, Omar Abdulla said another home got irreparably damaged by violence.

Weeks before terrorists shot dead Rahul Bhat, a government employee, inside his office in Budgam district.

Rahul Bhat's family accused the Centre government of making young Kashmiri Hindus "cannon fodder".

Another attack a week ago killed 35-year-old social media star Amreen Bhat.

The security forces reportedly killed 26 foreign terrorists during the first five months of the year.

They are all reportedly affiliated to the anti-India terrorist groups Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) and Jaish-e-Mohammad.