If Farooq Abdullah isn’t safe, then who is?: JK minister Javed Rana condemns attack

Jammu: Hours after the attack on National Conference President and former Chief Minister Dr Farooq Abdullah, Jammu and Kashmir Cabinet Minister Javed Ahmad Rana on Wednesday expressed relief that the veteran leader and his family members were safe, while questioning the law and order situation in the region.

Rana condemned the incident and termed it “very unfortunate.” He confirmed that the attack occurred while Dr Abdullah was returning from a private function in the Jammu region.

“It is by the grace of God that the children were saved. The security personnel and commandos present there acted swiftly and ensured the safety of everyone,” Rana told KNS.

Providing an update on the health of the NC president, Rana said, “Dr Farooq Abdullah is absolutely fine. He has returned to his residence in Bathindi safely.”

Rana mentioned that he had attended the same private gathering but left just 15-20 minutes before the incident.

“Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary was with Dr Abdullah at the time. Advisor to the chief minister Nasir Aslam Wani was also there, along with several other MLAs and party workers,” he added.

Expressing grave concern over the security of political figures in the Union Territory, Rana posed a significant question: “If Dr Farooq Abdullah, a towering national leader, is not safe in this environment, then who else can be?” He urged the public to pray for peace and stability in the region.

“May Allah bless this land and grant us all a chance to live in peace. The attack is now under police investigation. We hope the truth comes out,” the minister stated. (KNS)