Chandigarh, March 12
Congress leader Bhupinder Singh Hooda and Shiromani Akali Dal president Sukhbir Singh Badal on Thursday condemned the attack on National Conference supremo Farooq Abdullah.
Abdullah, 88, had a narrow escape when a gunman allegedly opened fire at him from behind while he was leaving a marriage function at Greater Kailash on the outskirts of Jammu on Wednesday night.
“It is an incident that raises concern. By the grace of God, he had a narrow escape,” Hooda told reporters here.
SAD chief Sukhbir Badal also condemned the attack.
“Shocked to learn of the cowardly attempt on Uncle Farooq Abdullah’s life yesterday. Thankfully, he is safe and unharmed,” Badal said in a post on X.
“The Abdullah family has always stood steadfastly for peace and harmony in Jammu and Kashmir, making this attack all the more painful. Though it was a terrifying incident, my heart fills with immense shukrana to Gurusahab for protecting him. Standing firmly with you always, my brother @OmarAbdullah,” Badal said in the post.
SAD leader Bikram Singh Majithia said that the Abdullah family has long been a strong voice for peace and harmony, which makes such an incident even more heartbreaking.
“Disturbing to hear about the cowardly attack targeting Farooq Abdullah Ji yesterday. It is reassuring that he remains safe and unharmed,” Majithia took to X.
He further wrote, “The Abdullah family has long been a strong voice for peace and harmony in Jammu and Kashmir, which makes such an incident even more heartbreaking. Despite the frightening turn of events, I offer heartfelt shukrana to Gurusahab for protecting him.”
“Standing in complete solidarity with you, my brother @OmarAbdullah,” he said.
PTI
