Jammu and Kashmir: Shots fired at former Chief Minister Farooq Abdullah at wedding, claim reports

Jammu: Former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister and National Conference patron Farooq Abdullah has reportedly been shot at. Reports suggest he narrowly escaped the attack. According to reports, Farooq Abdullah was attending a lawyer's wedding in the Greater Kailash area of ​​Jammu when the shooting occurred. Security personnel present at the scene immediately brought the situation under control. Police have arrested the shooter and are questioning him. According to police officials, the investigation is ongoing and efforts are being made to determine the motive behind the shooting.

Jammu and Kashmir Police reported that an incident of firing occurred during an event attended by former Chief Minister Farooq Abdullah and Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary. According to media reports, police have arrested one person in connection with the incident. Police stated that preliminary investigations have revealed that the firing occurred at the event, although there has been no official confirmation of any casualties. Police are currently conducting a thorough investigation into all aspects of the incident.

When did the firing occur?

According to media reports, an official stated that a gunman opened fire on Abdullah's car while he was returning from a wedding ceremony. The shots were fired in the presence of Farooq Abdullah and serving Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary Both the Jammu and Kashmir National Congress chief and the Deputy Chief Minister narrowly escaped unhurt. Security personnel then took swift action and apprehended the accused, handing him over to local police. According to reports, police stated that the accused is currently being questioned and further investigations are underway. The accused has been reportedly identified as Kamal Singh Jamwal, who is involved in the mining business.

What did the Deputy Chief Minister say?

Jammu and Kashmir Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary expressed deep displeasure following the incident at Royal Park in Greater Kailash. He stated that he, senior National Conference leader Farooq Abdullah, and Nasir were present at the time of the incident, but that everyone is currently safe. The Deputy Chief Minister questioned the police's actions, stating, "We are all in this together." The police should be questioned for how such a major lapse occurred. No local police personnel were present at the scene, indicating gross negligence in security arrangements.