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Farooq Abdullah, the former Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir and president of the National Conference, has narrowly escaped an assassination attempt during a wedding ceremony in the region. According to Indian media, a 65-year-old assailant, Kamal Singh Jamwal, managed to reach close to Abdullah and fired at him with a licensed pistol. However, the bullet missed its target.
The National Security Guard (NSG) commandos, who were on the scene, immediately apprehended the assailant, saving Abdullah’s life. Eyewitnesses claim that the attacker was intoxicated and was overpowered by the people present at the ceremony before being handed over to the police.
According to Indian media, the assailant, during interrogation, refused to express any remorse for the attempt on Abdullah’s life. Instead, he claimed that he had been waiting for this moment for the past 20 years. Abdullah was attending the wedding ceremony when a person fired at him from close range with a pistol. The police officials stated that the assailant claimed this was a personal agenda, and investigations are ongoing to determine the motives and background of the attacker.
The police have recovered a pistol from the assailant’s possession and, during initial interrogation, he claimed to be the chairman of an unknown organization, ‘Jagran Manch’. Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah expressed concern over the incident, questioning how the attacker was able to reach so close to his father despite the Z+ security cover. The police are investigating the incident and possible security lapses.
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According to a briefing provided to Congress, the US spent at least $11.3 billion in the first six days of the war against Iran. Mona Lisa Vranti, a social media star, has married her boyfriend, Forman Khan, in a interfaith ceremony in Kerala. The US President, Donald Trump, has warned that the US may take action against Iran if it does not meet US demands.
In response to growing tensions in the Middle East, global financial institutions have taken precautionary measures. The British government has introduced a new definition of ‘Islamophobia’, which includes violence, harassment, and discriminatory attitudes towards Muslims. The definition also includes restrictions on the transportation of petrol, diesel, and aviation fuel.
In Pakistan, a woman was attacked in a village in Madhubani district. The authorities have stated that they have no concrete evidence to confirm the threat. The Pakistani government has announced a public holiday in Sindh province, with all government offices closed on Friday, March 13.
In a recorded speech, Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan expressed concerns about the US military presence in the region, stating that it is escalating tensions and the risk of war. He also called for the Iranian government to provide security guarantees for Pakistani aircraft.
The Sindh government has declared a public holiday in the province, with all government offices closed on Friday, March 13. In a statement, Sindh Governor Kamran Tessori said that he was not and does not want to be a deaf and dumb governor.
