JNM journalist Hardeep Jamwal, Jammu
The administration has swung into action following the attempted assassination of former Chief Minister and National Conference President Dr. Farooq Abdullah in Jammu and Kashmir. Taking strong cognizance of the incident, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha has summoned a detailed report from the Director General of Police. He has also directed the police to fully uncover any possible conspiracy behind the incident.
According to sources, the Lieutenant Governor took the matter seriously and held a meeting with senior police officers. The meeting reviewed the current security situation in the state and VIP security arrangements. The Lieutenant Governor directed that the security arrangements for all protected persons be further strengthened and that the prescribed standards be strictly adhered to.
It is reported that the Lieutenant Governor has directed the Director General of Police to conduct a thorough investigation into the attack and expose any conspiracy behind it. He also said that the investigation should be monitored at a senior level so that every aspect of the case can be examined.
Meanwhile, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha spoke with Dr. Farooq Abdullah by phone after the incident and inquired about his well-being. He expressed satisfaction that he was completely safe despite the attack and stated that any negligence in this matter would not be tolerated. He also assured that strict action would be taken against the culprits.
Meanwhile, the police have also intensified the investigation into the case. Police and forensic teams inspected the site in the Greater Kailash area of Jammu where the attacker attempted to fire from behind during a wedding ceremony. Police have begun compiling a list of people present at the scene so that their statements can be recorded regarding the incident.
According to police sources, footage from CCTV cameras installed at the scene and nearby is also being examined. Efforts are being made to determine when and how the attacker reached the venue and whether any other individuals were involved.
Investigative agencies are looking at the entire case from several angles. Police say that further action will be taken only after the motives and possible conspiracy behind the incident are fully uncovered. Security agencies are currently on high alert, and VIP security arrangements in the state are being re-evaluated.
