Farooq Abdullah was targeted in an assassination attempt at a wedding in Jammu, highlighting significant security lapses. The accused had a long-standing vendetta against him.
Farooq Abdullah Survives Attempted Shooting
In a shocking incident that has raised serious concerns about security protocols, former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Farooq Abdullah was the target of an assassination attempt during a wedding 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 unfolded when Jamwal approached Abdullah and pointed a firearm at him. Fortunately, both Abdullah and Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary emerged unscathed from the attack. The police later confirmed that Jamwal had been inebriated at the time of the incident, and the firearm used was his licensed gun.
Jamwal, during his arrest, claimed that he had been planning to kill Farooq Abdullah for the past 20 years, describing it as a “personal agenda.” This alarming revelation has prompted questions about how someone with such intentions could get so close to a high-profile individual like Abdullah, who is protected by a Z+ security detail.
CCTV footage from the event captured the moment Jamwal approached Abdullah, raising further concerns about the effectiveness of the security measures in place. Omar Abdullah, Farooq’s son and former Chief Minister himself, expressed deep concern over the security arrangements, stating, “There are more questions than answers at the moment including but not limited to how someone was able to get this close to a Z+ NSG protected former CM.”
In response to the incident, Surinder Choudhary labeled it a “very serious security lapse,” emphasizing the need for a thorough investigation into the circumstances that allowed Jamwal to breach security. The police have stated that there is no terror angle associated with the incident, and the pistol used has been seized for forensic examination.
The authorities are currently conducting a detailed investigation to assess the security protocols in place and identify any lapses that may have contributed to this alarming breach. As the investigation unfolds, the implications of this incident on the political landscape and security measures for public figures in India remain to be seen.
While the immediate threat has been neutralized, the incident serves as a stark reminder of the vulnerabilities faced by political leaders in the region. As the investigation continues, further developments are expected, and details remain unconfirmed regarding the full extent of the security failures that allowed this attempt on Farooq Abdullah’s life.
