Farooq Abdullah Assassination Attempt in Jammu

Farooq Abdullah, former Chief Minister of India — Jammu and Kashmir and president of India — Jammu & Kashmir National Conference, narrowly escaped an assassination attempt at a wedding function in Jammu. The assailant, Kamal Singh Jamwal, fired shots at Farooq Abdullah from close range but was overpowered by security personnel, including the India — National Security Guard (NSG) close protection team, who deflected the shot. Surinder Choudhary, Deputy Chief Minister of India — Jammu and Kashmir, who was also present, reportedly suffered splinter injuries. The incident has raised serious questions about security lapses, particularly given Farooq Abdullah's Z+ security status. Omar Abdullah, Farooq Abdullah's son and Chief Minister of India — Jammu and Kashmir, expressed deep concern over how the attacker managed to get so close. Political leaders across India, including Mallikarjun Kharge and Mehbooba Mufti, have condemned the attack and called for investigations, with some linking it to broader issues of security and statehood in India — Jammu and Kashmir. Jagad Prakash Nadda, a Union Minister, assured a probe into the incident.