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Funeral held for slain BJP councilor in Jammu

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Published : Jun 3, 2021, 2:54 PM IST

Rakesh Pandita's last rites held at Bantalab Cremation Ground
Rakesh Pandita's last rites held at Bantalab Cremation Ground

The last rites of the BJP leader Rakesh Pandita have been held at the Bantalab Cremation Ground in Jammu.

Jammu: BJP councilor Rakesh Pandita who was shot dead by unknown gunmen on Wednesday was cremated at Ban Talab cremation ground in Jammu. Local people, leaders of political and social parties attended the funeral.

Rakesh Pandita's last rites held at Bantalab Cremation Ground

Read: Slain BJP leader did not follow security protocol: J&K police

Pandita was not accompanied by his personal security officers when he was shot in Tral in Pulwama district while visiting a friend.

Police said the incident could have been averted had Pandita followed the security protocols.

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