Farooq Abdullah's Narrow Escape: Wedding Gunfire in Jammu
Farooq Abdullah, former Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir, narrowly escaped a gun attack during a wedding in Jammu. The attacker, Kamal Singh Jamwal, fired at Abdullah at close range but was subdued by security personnel. Police have launched an investigation into the security breach.
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Farooq Abdullah, the National Conference president and former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister, narrowly escaped an assassination attempt at a marriage function in Jammu on Wednesday night, according to officials.
The assailant, Kamal Singh Jamwal, 63, fired a shot at Abdullah from point-blank range but was thwarted by the security team, who promptly took him into custody. The incident occurred at Royal Park in Greater Kailash, where Abdullah was present to celebrate a party leader's daughter's wedding.
Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary expressed alarm over the security lapse, questioning how someone could approach a Z+ NSG-protected individual so closely. Police have seized the firearm used and are investigating the motive behind the attack.
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