Gunfire Erupts Near Former J&K Chief Minister Farooq Abdullah at Wedding
Jammu, India – Former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Farooq Abdullah narrowly escaped injury after a gunshot was fired near him at a wedding function on Thursday. Abdullah initially mistook the sound for a firecracker.
- Incident: Occurred as Abdullah was leaving a wedding in Jammu.
- Suspect: Kamal Singh Jamwal, 63, arrested. Police confirm the weapon was licensed.
- Motive: Investigation ongoing; terrorism ruled out.
- Reaction: Abdullah stated, “God saved me,” unaware it was gunfire initially.
- Attendees: Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary and senior NC leader Nasir Aslam Wani were present.
