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Farooq Abdullah Escapes Assassination Attempt at Wedding

3/13/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Farooq Abdullah, former Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir, narrowly escaped an assassination attempt on March 11, 2026, at a wedding in Jammu's Greater Kailash area when an armed man fired but missed.
Kamal Singh Jamwal was reportedly intoxicated and said he waited 20 years for this opportunity.
No injuries were reported.
Abdullah and Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary criticized the security lapse while police investigate.

History

Historical Context

The Jammu and Kashmir insurgency began in 1989, fueled by discontent over the disputed 1987 elections, which many viewed as rigged. This unrest led to the rise of militant groups like the Jammu Kashmir Liberation Front (JKLF), resulting in over 47,000 fatalities. The recent assassination attempt on political leader Farooq Abdullah underscores ongoing security challenges in a region marked by decades of violence and instability.

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Story summary

Farooq Abdullah, former Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir, narrowly escaped an assassination attempt on March 11, 2026, at a wedding in Jammu's Greater Kailash area when an armed man fired but missed.
Kamal Singh Jamwal was reportedly intoxicated and said he waited 20 years for this opportunity.
No injuries were reported.
Abdullah and Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary criticized the security lapse while police investigate.

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