A chilling assassination plot against Dr. Farooq Abdullah unraveled dramatically at a Jammu wedding, propelling J&K Police into a full-throttle investigation. The suspect, 63-year-old Kamal Singh Jamwal from Purani Mandi, who ekes out a living from rental properties, had allegedly schemed for 20 years to eliminate the National Conference chief.
The attack played out in Greater Kailash as Abdullah, flanked by Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary and advisor Nasir Aslam Wani, left the ceremony. Shots fired from the rear were countered by alert guards, resulting in Jamwal’s on-site apprehension and seizure of his licensed firearm.
Investigators are combing through Jamwal’s criminal antecedents, personal associations, and potential group involvements. Pre-incident activities, venue access protocols, and overall security are being dissected to plug glaring gaps.
Condemnation resonated across parties. BJP’s Ravinder Raina sought detailed causation analysis and security overhauls. Aga Ruhullah Mehdi termed it worrisome, pushing for rigorous prosecution. PDP’s Mehbooba Mufti decried the breach; voices like Sajjad Lone, Waheed Para, and Mirwaiz Farooq amplified the chorus of rebuke.
Present at the scene, Wani affirmed Abdullah’s well-being: ‘Miraculously safe, Dr. Sahib is fine and relaxing at Bhintindi.’ This episode spotlights enduring risks in J&K politics, galvanizing demands for ironclad safeguards. With senior officers grilling the accused, expect pivotal disclosures soon that could reshape security paradigms.