J&K Minister Javed Dar Condemns Jammu Firing Incident; Expresses Relief Over Safety of Farooq Abdullah
JAMMU, March 12, 2026 — Jammu and Kashmir Cabinet Minister Javed Ahmad Dar has expressed profound shock over the firing incident that targeted veteran leader Dr. Farooq Abdullah and Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary in Jammu.
In a statement posted on X, Dar voiced his immense relief that the National Conference President escaped the assassination attempt unharmed.
He also extended his best wishes to his colleague, Surinder Choudhary, for a speedy recovery following reports of the chaotic event.The Minister described the incident as “deeply disturbing,” joining other cabinet members in calling for a review of the security protocols.
The attack, which took place outside a wedding venue in the Greater Kailash area, has sparked widespread concern across the political spectrum regarding the safety of high-profile public figures in the region.