SRINAGAR: A 63-year-old man arrested for attempting to shoot former Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Farooq Abdullah at a wedding in Jammu said in viral video he had been planning to kill National Conference president for the past two decades. Police have not confirmed the claim.“I wanted to kill Farooq Abdullah for the last 20 years. It was my personal agenda. I tried today but it didn’t happen. The weapon is my personal weapon and it has been issued to me,” he said. The accused further says in the video he is 63 and he is not doing any work. Gunman Targets Farooq Abdullah At J&K Wedding, Security Team Stops Attack In Time The SP city south Jammu Ajay Sharma said that there has been a firing incident using a licensed weapon at a marriage party where former CM JK Dr Farooq Abdullah was also present. Israel Iran WarUS-Israel-Iran War News Live Updates: Saudi intercepts drone headed to Shaybah oil field; Israeli strikes 10 Hezbollah targets in BeirutMiddle Easat crisis: MEA condemns attack on India-bound Thai ship; remarks innocent lives lost in conflict ‘unacceptable”Legitimate targets’: Iran issues warning to US tech firms including Google, Amazon, Microsoft, Nvidia”It falls in JD of PS Gangyal. Accused is arrested and detailed investigation is going on. There is no terror angle,,” Sharma wrote on X stating ex MP is unhurt.Mirwaiz Umar Farooq, Kashmir chief priest wrote on X “News about the attempt on Dr Farooq Abdullah Sahib’s life at a function in Jammu is concerning and condemnable. Relieved to know that he escaped unhurt. That someone with a loaded weapon got so close and fired at him, needs to be thoroughly probed.” Peoples Conference chairman and legislator Sajad Lone condemned the incident and said “Condemn the cowardly firing at Dr Farooq sahib and Surinder Choudhary Ji and Nasir Aslam sahib. Thanks to Allah Almighty that they are safe.” While PDP legislator Waheed Parra described the incident as shocking. “It is shocking and deeply unfortunate to hear about the reprehensible attack on Dr. Farooq Abdullah Sb in Jammu. Violence against such a veteran leader is utterly unacceptable and condemned in the strongest terms. Prayers for his safety and long life.”The ruling National Conference MP Aga Ruhullah Mehdi condemned the incident calling it reprehensible.He stated that such acts of violence are deeply concerning and emphasised that those responsible must be dealt with strictly in accordance with the law.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosGunman Targets Farooq Abdullah At J&K Wedding, Security Team Stops Attack In TimeNo LPG Shortage: Govt Unveils Plan To Prioritise Homes, Hospitals, SchoolsPreparing Against Joint China & Pakistan Threat, India Buys More Weapons Than Any Nation : Report‘Parliament Is Not A Party Office’: TMC’s Sayani Ghosh Targets Modi Govt During Speaker Trust MotionLok Sabha Drama Ends With Voice Vote Defeating Opposition Move Against Speaker Om BirlaFirst Group Of Indian Students In Iran To Head Towards Armenia Border Amid Security Concerns‘FOMO Gandhi’: BJP MP Anurag Thakur’s Viral Dig At Rahul Gandhi, Calls Him ‘Leader Of Propaganda”Speaker Above Party Lines’: Amit Shah Attacks Congress Over Rare Lok Sabha No Confidence MotionLearning from Iran, Indian Army Conducts Live Firing Drill Against Drone Swarms At PokhranPM Modi Assures Safety Of Indians Amid West Asia War, Slams Cong-Left For ‘Creating Panic’123PhotostoriesBaby boy names inspired by Lord VishnuIndian films that made history at the Oscars: From ‘Mother India’ to ‘RRR’6 tall indoor plants that add height and beauty to your home7 poor habits that drain your brain and hurt productivity – And how to fix them, explains CMC Vellore doctorProtein powders and high-protein diets: Kidney experts explain the hidden risks and the balanced way to build muscle without straining your kidneysDevoleena Bhattacharjee gets emotional recalling caring for her mother during schizophrenia attacks from the age of 11; says brother’s death led to a phase of depressionA red Chanderi saree, royal bandhgala and Mumbai sunset: Pictures from Kritika Kamra-Gaurav Kapur’s intimate Bandra home weddingMahesh Babu-Namrata Shirodkar: Love story born on ‘Vamsi’ sets, sealed in private vowsHardik Pandya to Abhishek Sharma: Indian players flash diamond studs and chains during T20 World Cup 2026 triumph5 key features that make cruiser bikes comfortable for highway riding123Hot PicksStrait of Hormuz naval minesChina Yj-12 missileUCC gender biasCovid vaccine compensation policyIncome Tax CalculatorPublic holidays March 2026Bank Holidays MarchTop TrendingCardi BIPL Teams Match ScheduleThe RockMumbai TemperatureLPG Shortage in MumbaiMadhya Pradesh Student RapeBam AdebayoSam AntonacciBombay high courtMiddle East War
SRINAGAR: A 63-year-old man arrested for attempting to shoot former Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Farooq Abdullah at a wedding in Jammu said in viral video he had been planning to kill National Conference president for the past two decades. Police have not confirmed the claim.“I wanted to kill Farooq Abdullah for the last 20 years. It was my personal agenda. I tried today but it didn’t happen. The weapon is my personal weapon and it has been issued to me,” he said. The accused further says in the video he is 63 and he is not doing any work.
The SP city south Jammu Ajay Sharma said that there has been a firing incident using a licensed weapon at a marriage party where former CM JK Dr Farooq Abdullah was also present. “It falls in JD of PS Gangyal. Accused is arrested and detailed investigation is going on. There is no terror angle,,” Sharma wrote on X stating ex MP is unhurt.Mirwaiz Umar Farooq, Kashmir chief priest wrote on X “News about the attempt on Dr Farooq Abdullah Sahib’s life at a function in Jammu is concerning and condemnable. Relieved to know that he escaped unhurt. That someone with a loaded weapon got so close and fired at him, needs to be thoroughly probed.” Peoples Conference chairman and legislator Sajad Lone condemned the incident and said “Condemn the cowardly firing at Dr Farooq sahib and Surinder Choudhary Ji and Nasir Aslam sahib. Thanks to Allah Almighty that they are safe.” While PDP legislator Waheed Parra described the incident as shocking. “It is shocking and deeply unfortunate to hear about the reprehensible attack on Dr. Farooq Abdullah Sb in Jammu. Violence against such a veteran leader is utterly unacceptable and condemned in the strongest terms. Prayers for his safety and long life.”The ruling National Conference MP Aga Ruhullah Mehdi condemned the incident calling it reprehensible.He stated that such acts of violence are deeply concerning and emphasised that those responsible must be dealt with strictly in accordance with the law.
