Police Investigate Background of Man Who Fired at Farooq Abdullah
Authorities probe personal and social links of Kamal Singh Jamwal, who fired at former J&K CM during a marriage function in Jammu
Jammu, Mar 12: Police have launched a detailed investigation into the antecedents of Kamal Singh Jamwal, the 63 year old accused of attempting to assassinate former Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Farooq Abdullah at a marriage function in Greater Kailash, Jammu, on Wednesday night.
Jamwal allegedly fired at Abdullah from behind as he was leaving the event, but security personnel immediately intervened, preventing harm. A licensed pistol recovered from the suspect’s possession has been seized. Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary and Chief Minister Omar Abdullah’s adviser, Nasir Aslam Wani, were also present during the incident.
Police are scrutinising Jamwal’s personal, social, and possible organisational links to determine his motive. He reportedly told investigators that he had planned to target Abdullah for the past 20 years and earns his livelihood from shop rentals. Authorities are also reviewing his recent movements and the security arrangements at the venue to understand how he managed to enter with a weapon.
BJP leader Jahanzaib Sirwal condemned the attack, calling such acts of violence unacceptable and urging a thorough and transparent investigation to ensure accountability.
