Farooq abdullah attacked at wedding in Jammu
Farooq Abdullah attacked at wedding in Jammu
In a shocking incident, former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Farooq Abdullah was the target of an assassination attempt during a wedding ceremony at the Hotel Royal Park in Greater Kailash, Jammu, on March 12, 2026. The assailant, identified as Kamal Singh Jamwal, attempted to shoot Abdullah but was overpowered by security personnel before he could inflict any harm.
The incident has raised serious concerns regarding the security arrangements for Abdullah, who is protected under a Z+ security cover. Despite this high level of protection, Jamwal managed to approach Abdullah and point a licensed firearm at him, as captured in CCTV footage. Fortunately, both Abdullah and Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary emerged unscathed from the attack.
Jamwal, who claimed he had been planning to kill Abdullah for the past 20 years, was reportedly inebriated at the time of the incident. He stated, “I wanted to kill Farooq Abdullah for the last 20 years. It was my personal agenda.” This revelation has prompted further scrutiny into the motives behind his actions and the effectiveness of the security measures in place.
The police have confirmed that there is no terror angle associated with the incident, and the pistol used by Jamwal has been seized for investigation. However, the circumstances surrounding how he was able to get so close to a high-profile figure like Abdullah have left many questions unanswered. Omar Abdullah, Farooq’s son, expressed his relief that his father was unharmed but emphasized the seriousness of the situation, stating, “Allah is kind. My father had a very close shave.”
Surinder Choudhary echoed these sentiments, labeling the incident as a “very serious security lapse.” He acknowledged the need for a thorough investigation into the security protocols that failed to prevent such a close encounter with a potential assassin.
As investigations continue, the focus will be on understanding how Jamwal, with a long history of animosity towards Abdullah, was able to breach security measures designed to protect him. The police have initiated a detailed inquiry into the incident, examining the security lapses that allowed this dangerous situation to unfold.
Details remain unconfirmed regarding any further developments or potential repercussions for those responsible for the security oversight. The incident serves as a stark reminder of the vulnerabilities that can exist even within high-security environments, raising concerns about the safety of political figures in India.
