The death anniversary of the founder editor of “Rising Kashmir” and founder Kashmir Media Group (KMG) Syed Shujaat Bukhari was observed at Tagore Hall Srinagar. Veteran journalists of international repute Syed Naqvi and former editor “The Hindu” Sidhart Vardarajan presided over the event in presence of hundreds of family friends, colleagues, academicians, journalists and students.
A book titled “Kashmir’s thin Red Lines” comprising articles authored by late Shujaat Bukhari and compiled by his wife Dr Tahmeena Bukhari was released amid thunderous applauses from the hundreds of invitees at the event. The book review of the book was presented by senior journalist Aijaz-ul-Haq.
Shujaat Bukhari’s son Syed Tamheed Bukhari also spoke on the occasion and thanked “Rising Kashmir” staff for following the mission and vision of his father late Shujaat Bukhari with vigour and dedication. Shujaat Bukhari’s wife Dr Tahmeena Bukhari was also present on the occasion..