Full name: Sh B.K. Ganjoo
Date of birth: Unavailable
Place of residence: Chota Bazaar, Srinagar
Date of death: 22-03-1990
Place of death: Srinagar
FIR / Case No.: Unavailable
Remembrance & Record
Life Summary: B. K. Ganjoo was a telecommunications engineer who lived with his family in Srinagar and was known for his professional commitment and promise as a young engineer. Serving in the telecom department, he was part of the civil workforce in Jammu & Kashmir during a period of rising unrest in the late 1980s and early 1990s, when many members of the Kashmiri Pandit community were increasingly targeted.
Circumstances of Death: On 22 March 1990, during a period of curfew relaxation, Sh B. K. Ganjoo returned home and was aware that unknown men had been following him. Upon reaching his residence, his wife locked the door, and he hid inside a large container used for storing rice. Militants initially searched the house without finding him, but after some locals indicated his hiding place, the attackers returned and fatally shot him inside the container. Accounts of the aftermath describe brutal treatment of his family, including forcing them to consume food mixed with his blood before departing.
Known Perpetrators : While individual identities of the attackers have not been officially documented in public records, contemporary accounts describe the perpetrators as militants operating in the Kashmir Valley during this period of insurgency. Reports indicate that local individuals alerted the attackers to Ganjoo’s hiding place, contributing to his fatal discovery.
Family Details: Sh. B. K. Ganjoo was survived by his wife and children. Public accounts of the incident emphasize the profound impact on his family but do not provide further verified details of names or subsequent life events.
Tribute / Notes: Sh B. K. Ganjoo’s life was one of promise and service, cut tragically short amid the violence and fear that engulfed the Kashmir Valley at the height of the conflict. His death stands as a solemn reminder of the human cost borne by ordinary citizens during turbulent times and the fragility of community bonds under the strain of violence. May his memory be honored with dignity and educate future generations about the need for peace and reconciliation.