The Jammu and Kashmir State Investigation Agency (SIA) has called upon the general public to assist in the reinvestigation of the long-delayed murder case of Justice Neelkanth Ganjoo. The prominent Kashmiri Pandit figure was brutally killed on November 4, 1989, by suspected terrorists of JKLF in Srinagar. Despite security agencies pointing to the Jammu and Kashmir Liberation Front (JKLF) as the group responsible for the assassination, no arrests were made at the time. This is a reminder of the impunity terrorists have operated in Kashmir for decades.
Justice Neelkanth Ganjoo was a highly respected judge who served on the Jammu and Kashmir High Court. He was known for his integrity and his commitment to justice. His assassination was a major blow to the Kashmiri Pandit community. He was actually the first among Kashmiri Pandits being killed to create panic in the minuscule community creating the exodus of Kashmiri Pandits in 1990
The SIA’s reinvestigation of the case is a welcome step, but it is important that the authorities do not repeat past mistakes. This case must be solved and the perpetrators brought to justice so that the families of Justice Ganjoo and other victims can finally get closure. It is also important that this case sends a message to terrorists that they will not be allowed to operate with impunity in Kashmir.
The SIA has appealed to the general public to come forward with any information they may have about the case. This is a critical opportunity for the public to help bring justice for Justice Ganjoo and his family.
For decades, the Kashmiri region has witnessed communal tensions and strife, leading to deep divides between communities. But it is during such difficult times that the true spirit of humanity can prevail if the local public will come forward to provide the witness so that perpetrators of the crime are brought to book. This reinvestigation presents a unique opportunity for individuals to transcend religious and cultural barriers and come together in pursuit of justice for a noble cause.
We must never forget the victims of terrorism in Kashmir. We must also never forget the impunity with which terrorists have operated in this region for decades. The reinvestigation of Justice Neelkanth Ganjoo’s murder is a step in the right direction, but it is only one step. We must continue to demand justice for all the victims of terrorism in Kashmir including those muslims too who were killed by terrorists. Every form of injustice inflicted upon any community must be met with a fair and just legal system.
What happened on 4th November 1989 in Kashmir
November 4, 1989 – A Day That Changed Kashmir Forever
On November 4, 1989, a day that would forever change Kashmir, three terrorists from the Jammu and Kashmir Liberation Front (JKLF) assassinated Justice Neelkanth Ganjoo. Ganjoo was a highly respected judge who served on the Jammu and Kashmir High Court. He was known for his integrity and his commitment to justice. His assassination was a major blow to the Kashmiri Pandit community after Tilka lal Taploo was killed in September 1989. Kashmiri Pandits were already facing increasing persecution at the hands of terrorists.
The terrorists attacked Neelkanth Ganjoo while he was at Hari Singh Street market, close to the high court in Srinagar. They shot him multiple times at close range, resulting in his immediate death. His murder was widely reported, and it was evident that he was targeted for his involvement in the Amar Chand murder trial.
Ganjoo’s assassination was a turning point in the Kashmir conflict. It marked the beginning of a mass exodus of Kashmiri Pandits from the valley. In the following years, thousands of Pandits were forced to flee their homes and seek refuge in other parts of India.
Ganjoo’s assassination is a reminder of the brutal violence that has been inflicted on Kashmir for decades. It is also a reminder of the impunity terrorists have operated in the region. His murder is a stain on the history of Kashmir, and it is a tragedy that his killers have never been brought to justice.
The assassination of Justice Neelkanth Ganjoo is a dark day in the history of Kashmir. It is a day that will never be forgotten by the Kashmiri Pandit community. It is a day that reminds us of the dangers of terrorism and the importance of fighting for justice.
FAQs of the case
Q: Who was Justice Neelkanth Ganjoo?
A: Justice Neelkanth Ganjoo was a highly respected judge who served on the Jammu and Kashmir High Court. He was known for his integrity and his commitment to justice. His assassination was a major blow to the Kashmiri Pandit community.
Q: Why was Justice Ganjoo assassinated?
A: Justice Neelkanth Ganjoo was assassinated by terrorists in 1989. He was targeted for Sentencing Maqbool Bhat, the co-founder of JKLF to a death sentence for the case related to the murder of Amar Chand in 1966. The Supreme Court of India upheld the sentence provided by NK Ganjoo.
Q: What was the impact of Justice Neelkanth Ganjoo’s assassination?
A: Justice Ganjoo’s assassination was a turning point in the Kashmir conflict. It marked the beginning of a mass exodus of Kashmiri Pandits from the valley. In the following years, thousands of Pandits were forced to flee their homes and seek refuge in other parts of India.
Q: What is the SIA doing to investigate Justice Neelkanth Ganjoo’s murder?
A: The SIA, the State Investigation Agency of Jammu and Kashmir, is currently reinvestigating Justice Ganjoo’s murder. They have appealed to the public to come forward with any information they may have about the case
