A seven-member Special Investigation Team has been constituted to investigate the failed assassination attempt on National Conference President and former Chief Minister Farooq Abdullah, who narrowly escaped after a gunman attempted to shoot him at point-blank range on the night of March 11, 2026, according to reporting by The Hindu, the Economic Times, and Deccan Chronicle.
The SIT was ordered by Inspector General of Police (Jammu) Bhim Sen Tuti on March 14, 2026. It is headed by the Deputy Inspector General of the Jammu-Samba-Kathua Range and includes senior officers including SSP Sanjay Sharma and SP Headquarters Irshad Hussain Rather, according to The Hindu and New Indian Express. The team has been directed to conduct a thorough, time-bound investigation into the motive, how the accused accessed a loaded weapon, and whether a larger conspiracy was involved.
The Incident and the Accused
The attempt occurred at the Royal Park Banquet Hall in the Greater Kailash area of Jammu during a wedding function. Abdullah, 88 years old, holds a Z-plus security cover with NSG commando protection. The accused was identified as Kamal Singh Jamwal, 63, a resident of Purani Mandi, Jammu, who was overpowered at the scene by Abdullah’s close protection team. During initial interrogation, Jamwal allegedly stated that he had “wanted to kill Farooq Abdullah for 20 years,” according to the research documents. Police are verifying his background and investigating how he managed to approach a high-risk protectee with a loaded revolver.
Security Failure Flagged
Both Farooq Abdullah and his son, Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, publicly raised concerns about the complete absence of local police presence at a venue attended by multiple VVIPs including the Deputy Chief Minister, according to the research documents. The SIT’s findings are expected to trigger a comprehensive review of security protocols for centrally protected individuals during public social events in Jammu and Kashmir.
