Tamil Nadu CM Stalin Condemns Attack Attempt on Farooq Abdullah in Jammu

Tamil Nadu CM M.K. Stalin strongly condemned the attack attempt on Farooq Abdullah, calling it unacceptable in a democracy. The former J&K CM was unharmed.
By Newsroom | Politics, India |

Chennai, India - Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin has sharply denounced an apparent assassination attempt on Farooq Abdullah, former Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir and president of the Jammu and Kashmir National Conference. The incident, which occurred on March 11th during a wedding ceremony in Jammu, saw an individual detained after allegedly attempting to attack Dr. Abdullah.

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Stalin, in a public statement posted on X, declared such acts of violence "unacceptable in a democracy." He expressed solidarity with Dr. Abdullah and his son, current Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah. The Tamil Nadu Chief Minister conveyed relief that Dr. Abdullah emerged from the event unharmed, noting the alleged assailant approached at "point blank range with a loaded pistol" before discharging a shot.

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The purported assailant, identified as Kamal Singh Jamwal, claiming to be the chairman of 'Jagran Manch', allegedly harbored a two-decade-long "hatred" towards Dr. Abdullah. Omar Abdullah publicly questioned the security lapse that allowed Jamwal to get so close to a former Chief Minister with Z+ NSG protection.

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Meanwhile, the condemnation from Nayinar Nagendran, identified as a BJP leader, regarding a separate incident involving a 'PMK executive' named M.K. Stalin in Tamil Nadu, points to a broader climate of political contention and accusations of deteriorating law and order. Nagendran alleged a breakdown in security, stating, "How can you expect peace and safety for the public when political leaders who serve the people cannot be provided security in Tamil Nadu?" He further asserted that the ruling DMK government appears more preoccupied with "advertisements" while the police have become an "enforcer for the ruling party." These remarks were made in September 2025, in relation to an incident involving petrol bombs at a town panchayat office.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What happened to Farooq Abdullah on March 11th in Jammu?
An individual allegedly tried to attack Farooq Abdullah, former Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir, at a wedding ceremony in Jammu on March 11th. The attacker got close with a gun, but Dr. Abdullah was unharmed.
Q: Who condemned the attack attempt on Farooq Abdullah?
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin strongly condemned the attack attempt on Farooq Abdullah. He said such violence is not acceptable in a democracy and expressed relief that Dr. Abdullah was safe.
Q: Why is the Tamil Nadu CM talking about this incident in Jammu?
M.K. Stalin, the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, spoke out to condemn the violence and show support for Farooq Abdullah. He believes attacks on political leaders are wrong and harmful to democracy.
Q: What was the alleged attacker's motive?
The person arrested, Kamal Singh Jamwal, reportedly claimed to have hated Dr. Abdullah for 20 years. He is said to be the chairman of 'Jagran Manch'.
Q: Were there other political comments made around this time?
Yes, BJP leader Nayinar Nagendran criticized Tamil Nadu's law and order, mentioning an earlier incident with petrol bombs. He questioned the safety of leaders and the police's role.