Political Figures Escape Unscathed in Jammu Shooting
National Conference president Farooq Abdullah and Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary were unharmed after being attacked by a gunman outside a marriage hall in Jammu. The gunman, Kamal Singh Jamwal, fired one shot before being subdued. The incident occurred as the political figures attended a wedding celebration.
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In a startling incident on Wednesday night, prominent political figures in Jammu and Kashmir, including National Conference president Farooq Abdullah and Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary, faced a life-threatening attack.
The confrontation occurred outside a posh marriage hall in the Greater Kailash area of Jammu when a gunman, identified as Kamal Singh Jamwal, attempted to fire at Abdullah. Fortunately, no injuries were reported as security personnel quickly overpowered Jamwal.
Officials confirmed that Jamwal, in his 70s and reportedly intoxicated, was taken into custody for questioning. Both Abdullah and Choudhary were attending the wedding of party leader B S Chouhan's son when the attack unfolded.
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