- Assassination attempt foiled as security team thwarts gunman near Omar Abdullah’s father
Jammu, 12-03-2026: National Conference leader and former Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Tuesday said that his father had a narrow escape after an armed man allegedly managed to come dangerously close and open fire, raising serious concerns over the breach in security around a Z-plus NSG-protected former chief minister.
Expressing shock over the incident, Omar Abdullah said that divine grace had averted a major tragedy. He stated that, as per the information available so far, a man carrying a loaded pistol was able to reach point-blank range and even discharge a shot. He said it was only the swift and alert response of the close protection team that prevented the assassination attempt from succeeding.
Omar Abdullah remarked that the details of the incident were still emerging and that the full picture was yet to become clear. However, he underlined that the available facts were deeply disturbing and raised several serious questions about the security apparatus. He said one of the biggest concerns was how an armed individual could breach such a high-level security ring and get so close to a former Chief Minister who is protected under the Z plus category by the National Security Guard.
The incident has triggered alarm and is likely to invite a thorough review of the security protocol in place. Omar Abdullah indicated that there were more questions than answers at the moment, particularly regarding the manner in which the attacker was able to access the protected zone and pose such an immediate threat.
The incident has once again drawn attention to the vulnerabilities that can arise even within high security arrangements and is expected to lead to intense scrutiny by the concerned agencies. Political circles and the public alike are awaiting further details as investigators piece together the sequence of events behind the failed attack.