Shooting Appears Near Former J&K Chief Preacher Farooq Abdullah at Wedding Event
Jammu, India– Former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Preacher Farooq Abdullah narrowly left injury after a gunshot was discharged near him at a wedding event feature on Thursday. Abdullah initially mistook the sound for a firecracker.
- Case: Happened as Abdullah was leaving a wedding celebration in Jammu.
- Suspect: Kamal Singh Jamwal, 63, apprehended. Authorities verify the weapon was licensed.
- Motive: Investigation continuous; terrorism ruled out.
- Reaction: Abdullah stated, “God conserved me,” not aware it was gunfire at first.
- Attendees: Deputy Chief Priest Surinder Choudhary and senior NC leader Nasir Aslam Wani were present.