There was a fatal attack on former Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir Dr. Farooq Abdullah on Wednesday night. He had come to attend a wedding ceremony in Greater Kailash area of Jammu. Meanwhile, the attacker fired his pistol at the former CM from very close range. It was a matter of relief that no one was hit by the bullet. The security personnel present there immediately took the attacker into custody. He has been identified as Kamal Singh Jamwal, a resident of Jammu.
Officials said that the incident took place when Farooq Abdullah, Deputy Chief Minister Chaudhary and Advisor to the Chief Minister Nasir Aslam Wani were leaving the venue of the function, Hotel Royal Park. Attacker Kamal Singh Jamwal is a resident of Old Mandi area. He reached behind Farooq Abdullah with a pistol and fired. Two officers of the security branch of Jammu and Kashmir Police—an inspector and a sub-inspector—captured him.
Was planning attack on Farooq Abdullah for 20 years
Deputy CM Chaudhary has called this incident a lapse in security. According to news agency PTI, officials said that Jamwal is more than 70 years old. It was also told that Jamwal was in an intoxicated state at the time of the attack. The accused is also surprised by the claims he has made before the police. Jamwal told the police that he was planning to kill Farooq Abdullah for the last 20 years. Although he called it a personal agenda. Security personnel have recovered a pistol from him, which he is claiming to be a licensed one.
Any terrorist angle in the incident?
Farooq Abdullah and Chaudhary had come to congratulate JKNC leader BS Chauhan on his son’s marriage and were present at the venue for more than an hour. City South Superintendent of Police Ajay Sharma said in a post on ‘X’, ‘An incident of firing from a licensed weapon took place at a wedding ceremony in the presence of former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Farooq Abdullah. The accused has been arrested and detailed investigation is underway. There is no doubt about the terrorist aspect in this.
Omar Abdullah expressed displeasure over the incident
Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah expressed displeasure over the attack on his father. He said that Allah is merciful. My father narrowly escaped death. He said in a post on The Chief Minister said, ‘The security squad of the inner circle foiled the attack attempt. At this time, there are more questions than answers, including how someone got so close to the former Chief Minister, who has NSG protection with Z Plus category.
