Account

The Actual News

Just the Facts, from multiple news sources.

Video shows moment point-blank gunshot misses Indian politician

Video shows moment point-blank gunshot misses Indian politician

Summary

A video captured a failed gunshot attempt on Farooq Abdullah, a former chief minister of Indian-administered Kashmir, during a wedding event. The attacker, identified as Kamal Singh Jamwal, was arrested by police, and an investigation is ongoing. Abdullah's son expressed concern over security breaches despite high-level security measures for his father.

Key Facts

  • Farooq Abdullah, a former chief minister, was targeted in a gun attack in Jammu city.
  • The attack happened at a wedding in Indian-administered Kashmir.
  • Abdullah was not harmed in the incident.
  • The police have arrested Kamal Singh Jamwal, the suspect.
  • Farooq Abdullah is the president of a major regional political party, Jammu & Kashmir National Conference.
  • Abdullah's son, Omar Abdullah, is the current chief minister of the region.
  • Omar Abdullah questioned the security lapse, as his father has Z+ security, a high-level security protocol in India.

Source Information