Terrorists open fire at Krishna Dhaba outside UN Office in Kashmir, son of owner succumbs to injuries
A restaurant owner’s son, who was shot at by terrorists in Srinagar on February 17, succumbed to his injuries on Sunday, according to the officials.
Akash Mehra, son of the owner of popular eatery Krishna Dhaba was undergoing treatment at the SMHS Hospital here for the last 10 days. He was shot at by terrorists from a close range and critically wounded, the police had said.
The health condition of Mehra, who was on the ventilator for the last two days, deteriorated in the wee hours of Sunday and succumbed to his injuries. He was shot at by terrorists when he was sitting at the counter of his father’s restaurant in the heart of Srinagar city.
Krishna Dhaba, which is famous for serving vegetarian food, is located in Durganag, a high-security area of the city. Several high-profile installations like the office of UN Military Observers Group for India and Pakistan and the residence of the Jammu and Kashmir chief justice are located within 200 metres of the food joint.
On February 19, Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Kashmir Vijay Kumar while addressing a press conference in Srinagar said that three bike-borne newly recruited militants were arrested for carrying out the attack allegedly owing allegiance to a shadow terror outfit of the banned Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) for their involvement.
He said that the bike and pistol used in the attack by the trio have been seized. He said all three arrested were newly recruited militants and “confessed” to have carried out the attack.
Last week, the Jammu and Kashmir police had said that the attack was aimed at terrorising non-locals living in the Valley and disrupting tourist activity.
The attack on the eatery owner’s son has been condemned by locals, who in addition to scores of tourists, have been visiting the eatery for its fresh, tasty and reasonably priced vegetarian food.
