Ranchi, Mar 12 (PTI) Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren on Thursday said the violent act of attack on former Jammu and Kashmir CM Farooq Abdullah deserves condemnation and strict action.
Abdullah, 88, the president of the National Conference, had a narrow escape when a gunman allegedly opened fire at him from behind while he was leaving a wedding at Greater Kailash on the outskirts of Jammu on Wednesday night.
The accused, identified as 63-year-old Kamal Singh Jamwal, a resident of Purani Mandi in Jammu, was arrested and he told the police that he had been waiting for an opportunity to target Abdullah for the past 20 years.
“Relieved to hear that Dr Farooq Abdullah Sahab is safe after the unfortunate firing incident. This violent act deserves severe condemnation and strict action,” Soren posted on X.
The CM said he wishes Abdullah good health and safety.
Police are examining Jamwal’s background, including his personal, social and possible organisational links, to ascertain the motive behind the firing incident. PTI NAM ACD
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