Firearm Discharged Near Farooq Abdullah at Jammu Wedding
CCTV footage from a wedding in Jammu city, Indian-administered Kashmir, shows a man discharging a firearm in the vicinity of former chief minister Farooq Abdullah on Wednesday evening. Abdullah was not injured during the incident.
Police identified the suspect as Kamal Singh Jamwal, who is now in custody. An investigation into the matter is ongoing.
Background on Farooq Abdullah
Farooq Abdullah is a five-time chief minister of Indian-administered Kashmir. He currently serves as the president of the Jammu & Kashmir National Conference, a prominent regional political party.
Statements and Security Questions
Omar Abdullah, Farooq Abdullah's son and the current chief minister, posted on social media following the incident.
"My father had a very close shave," Omar Abdullah stated, emphasizing the gravity of the situation.
He further noted that a man with a loaded pistol managed to approach and discharge a shot. Omar Abdullah questioned the security breach, given his father's Z+ security status, which represents one of the highest security levels in the country.