JAMMU — Former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Farooq Abdullah on Thursday said “God saved me” as he recalled his narrow escape from an assassination attempt during a marriage function in Jammu. He also voiced concern over the alleged lack of adequate police security at the venue. The assailant, identified as Kamal Singh Jamwal, allegedly […]
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BJP condemns attack on Farooq Abdullah, demands thorough probe
JAMMU — The BJP on Thursday strongly condemned the attack on National Conference president and former chief minister Farooq Abdullah, saying “targeting political leaders through violence is unacceptable” and demanded a thorough probe into the incident. Abdullah had a narrow escape when a gunman allegedly opened fire at him from behind while he was leaving […]
J&K Congress condemns attack on Farooq Abdullah
JAMMU — The Jammu and Kashmir Congress on Thursday strongly condemned the murderous attack on former chief minister Farooq Abdullah in Jammu and said “those entrusted with maintaining law and order must be held accountable”. Abdullah had a narrow escape when a gunman allegedly opened fire at him from behind while he was leaving a […]
Police probe antecedents of man who opened fire at Farooq Abdullah
JAMMU — Police have initiated a detailed probe into the antecedents of Kamal Singh Jamwal, the man who allegedly attempted to assassinate former Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Farooq Abdullah at a marriage function here, officials said on Thursday. Police are examining the 63-year-old Jamwal’s background, including his personal, social and possible organisational links, to […]
Ruhullah Mehdi, Sajad Lone, Waheed Para, Mehbooba Mufti, Mirwaiz condemn attack on Farooq Abdullah
SRINAGAR (KIMS) — Several political leaders from Jammu and Kashmir on Thursday condemned the attack on National Conference president Farooq Abdullah during a function in Jammu and called for strict action against those responsible. National Conference MP Aga Syed Ruhullah Mehdi strongly condemned the incident in which fire was opened on Dr Farooq Abdullah and […]
Farooq Abdullah escapes unhurt after gunman opens fire outside Jammu marriage hall
JAMMU — National Conference president and former Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Farooq Abdullah had a miraculous escape when a gunman opened fire on him after coming from behind while Abdullah was leaving a marriage function here on Wednesday night, officials said. Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary and advisor to Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, Nasir […]
NC MPs visit Iranian Embassy in Delhi, Offer condolences on Khamenei’s death
SRINAGAR (KIMS) — Members of Parliament from the Jammu and Kashmir National Conference (JKNC) on Monday visited the Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Iran in New Delhi and signed the condolence book over the killing of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. The delegation comprised Chowdry Mohammad Ramzan, Sajjad Ahmed Kichloo and Gurwinder Singh […]
Srinagar court orders framing charges against Farooq Abdullah, others in JKCA scam case
SRINAGAR — A local court here has directed the framing of charges against National Conference president Farooq Abdullah and other accused in the alleged Jammu and Kashmir Cricket Association (JKCA) scam case. In a five-page order passed earlier this week, Chief Judicial Magistrate of Srinagar, Tabasum, directed that the matter be listed on March 12 […]
Farooq Abdullah trying to normalise ‘historic crime’, absolve himself, NC of guilt: BJP
JAMMU — The BJP’s Jammu and Kashmir unit on Monday slammed National Conference president Farooq Abdullah over his remarks on the possible return of displaced Kashmiri Pandits to the Valley, accusing him of trying to normalise a “historic crime” and evade political responsibility for the exodus of the community. Former MLC and BJP spokesperson Girdhari […]
Hindus-Muslim divide being created for electoral purposes: Farooq Abdullah
JAMMU — National Conference president Farooq Abdullah on Monday flagged growing religious polarisation in the country, alleging that hate politics was being fuelled for electoral gains, and questioned who was responsible for spreading divisive narratives in Jammu. Talking to reporters on the sidelines of a party function here, the former chief minister said the people […]







