Farooq Abdullah was the target for 20 years… Know who is Kamal Singh who wanted to attack the former CM

By Samira Vishwas On Mar 13, 2026

Tezzbuzz Desk- Former Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir and President of National Conference Farooq Abdullah He escaped being attacked while attending a wedding ceremony in Jammu late on Wednesday evening. The incident took place in Greater Kailash area, where Abdullah had reached the wedding as per his schedule. Many big leaders of Jammu and Kashmir government were also present in this ceremony.

Identification of the person attempting the attack Kamal Singh Jamwal Has happened as. The accused is currently in police custody. Police said that the attacker came from behind and pointed the pistol at Abdullah’s head and tried to shoot. However, the security personnel took immediate action and pulled the accused back and snatched the gun from his hand. During this, some people caught hold of the attacker and also beat him up.

According to the police, Kamal Singh Jamwal is about 63 years old and is a resident of Purani Mandi area. During interrogation, he told that he was planning to kill Farooq Abdullah for the last 20 years. This time he came to know that Farooq Abdullah was also going to attend the wedding of his cousin’s son, after which he planned to attack.

A licensed pistol has also been recovered from the attacker, with which he tried to attack. Police have surrounded the entire area and started investigating the matter and the reasons behind the attack are being ascertained.

Farooq Abdullah He is the President of Jammu and Kashmir National Conference Party and former Chief Minister. He has been the Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir three times. his father Sheikh Abdullah Has also been the Chief Minister of the state. Currently his son Omar Abdullah Is the Chief Minister of the state.

Farooq Abdullah has been given Z+ security, yet the attacker reached so close to him. After this incident, many questions are being raised on the action of security agencies and police and now security has been tightened in the entire state.