Farooq Abdullah links assassination attempt to ‘deeply rooted hatred’ in India, demands probe
Farooq Abdullah, 88, former Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir, was targeted with a pistol shot at a wedding ceremony in Jammu on Wednesday night. He survived the attack after his security personnel intervened. Amit Shah, Union Home Minister, called to inquire about his well-being and assured him that the attacker has been arrested. The accused, Kamal Singh, 64, claims personal motives for the attack but provided no details. Mehbooba Mufti, Sajad Lone, and other J&K leaders condemned the incident and demanded a thorough investigation from the Union Home Minister.
12 MAR 2026
— The Hindu
Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan condemned the assassination attempt on former J&K Chief Minister Dr. Farooq Abdullah, demanding answers from authorities.
— The Hindu
Jammu and Kashmir Congress and All India Congress condemned the assassination attempt on former Chief Minister Farooq Abdullah, demanding accountability from authorities.
14 MAR 2026
— The Hindu
A seven-member SIT was formed to investigate the attempted assassination of former Kashmir Chief Minister Farooq Abdullah.
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