Why is the chargesheet in the Sarla Bhat case a milestone?

The chargesheet against Yasin Malik and others in the murder case of Kashmiri Pandit Sarla Bhat is viewed as a landmark step in addressing the early instances of targeted killings in Kashmir.

The incident contributed to the mass exodus of Kashmiri Pandits. The lengthy delay in prosecution is attributed to the climate of fear during the height of insurgency.