New Delhi has called off a one -month cease Fire in the Indian controlled Kashmir asking its forces to resume its military operations in the disputed region. The unilateral cease fire was announced on May 16,2018 in a bid to help Muslims observe the holy month of Ramadan in a peaceful atmosphere .The New Delhi deicision came after the region veteran journalist Journalist Shujaat Bukhari shot dead by terrorists in Press Colony in Srinagar city.
While India blamed Pro independence fighters for the attack ,Pakistan's United Jihad Council accused Indian agencies of murdering Journalists .
Some says Bukhari's murder prompted India to decide against extending Ramadhan cease fire However,the decision has not gone done well with the region's political parties .
Tensions have risen up in Srinagar in the recent weeks After Police was accused of using tear gas and two protesters have died after being crashed by paramilitary vehicles.
