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J&K Police Set Up DIG‑Supervised SIT to Probe Foiled Shooting of Farooq Abdullah

The team has a time‑bound mandate to examine motive, weapon sourcing, possible security lapses.

Overview

  • IGP Jammu Bhim Sen Tuti ordered the seven‑member SIT on March 14 under the supervision of the DIG Jammu‑Samba‑Kathua Range.
  • The panel includes SSP Sanjay Sharma, SP Irshad Hussain Rather, DySP Arvind Kumar Sambyal and four inspectors, with directions to finish within the statutory timeframe.
  • FIR No. 29/2026 was registered at Gangyal Police Station under Section 109 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and Section 3/25 of the Arms Act.
  • The accused, 63‑year‑old Kamal Singh (Kamal Singh Jamwal), was arrested at the scene with a recovered revolver, received five days’ police remand, and was sent for medical examination.
  • CCTV and eyewitness accounts show security personnel deflecting the close‑range attempt, while senior leaders questioned venue arrangements and proximity breaches now under SIT review.