Srinagar, Jun 14: Veteran journalist and founder-editor of the daily newspaper Rising Kashmir, Shujaat Bukhari, was remembered on his eighth death anniversary on Saturday, with political leaders, journalists, civil society members and social activists paying tributes to his legacy and contributions to journalism in Jammu and Kashmir. Several of Bukhari's friends, colleagues and well-wishers visited his ancestral village Kreeri in Baramulla district, where they offered prayers at his grave and recalled his role in promoting dialogue, balanced reporting and peace-building efforts in the region. Speakers at various commemorative events described Bukhari as a respected journalist whose work continues to inspire many.