Former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Farooq Abdullah narrowly avoided an assassination attempt during a marriage function in Greater Kailash. The attacker, Kamal Singh Jamwal, shot at Dr. Abdullah from behind as he was leaving the event. Security personnel accompanying the former chief minister acted swiftly to prevent the attack, and the assailant’s licensed pistol was seized.
Congress MP Sukhdeo Bhagat criticized the security lapse that allowed the incident to occur. He emphasized the need for a thorough review to hold those responsible accountable and prevent such occurrences in the future. Meanwhile, BJP leader Dilip Ghosh linked the attack to public resentment towards specific families, alleging their involvement in corruption and exploitation.
Purnia MP Pappu Yadav expressed concerns that the incident was a premeditated effort to incite unrest. He highlighted perceived failures in security measures that enabled the attack to take place. Dr. Abdullah, accompanied by Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary and advisor Nasir Aslam Wani, emerged unharmed from the incident.
The J&K Police have initiated a comprehensive investigation into the background of the assailant, Kamal Singh Jamwal, to uncover the motives behind the attack. Authorities are committed to enhancing security protocols to avert similar incidents in the future. The assassination attempt has sparked widespread condemnation and highlighted the imperative of bolstering security for public figures in the region.
