Suspect Held After Firing Incident at Event Attended by Farooq Abdullah, Dy CM Surinder Choudhary

Senior police officers rushed to the spot soon after the incident and an investigation has been launched to ascertain the circumstances and motive behind the firing.

Post Published By: Rohit Goyal

Updated : 12 March 2026, 12:18 AM IST

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Jammu: A suspect was apprehended after a firing incident was reported during a private function attended by National Conference president Farooq Abdullah and Jammu and Kashmir Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary in Jammu.

Officials said the incident occurred when the two leaders were leaving the venue after attending the function. It was not immediately clear whether the firing was aimed at the VVIPs.

जम्मू: डिप्टी सीएम सुरिंदर चौधरी पर गोलीबारी, मची अफरातफरी
➡️कार्यक्रम में फारूक अब्दुल्ला भी थे मौजूद
➡️जम्मू के ग्रेटर कैलाश स्थित होटल रॉयल पार्क में हुई फायरिंग मे
➡️शादी समारोह के दौरान फायरिंग की घटना
➡️फायरिंग के दौरान सुरिंदर चौधरी को छर्रे लगने से मामूली चोट आई
➡️पुलिस… pic.twitter.com/2yQL1psW57

— डाइनामाइट न्यूज़ हिंदी (@DNHindi) March 11, 2026

The accused, identified as Kamal Singh Jamwal, was quickly overpowered by security personnel present at the venue and taken into custody.

Senior police officers rushed to the spot soon after the incident and an investigation has been launched to ascertain the circumstances and motive behind the firing.

In a brief statement, police said an incident of firing was reported at the function where Farooq Abdullah and Surinder Choudhary were present, adding that one person has been arrested and further details are awaited.