Jammu: J-K Deputy CM injured by bullet pellets, video of the attack surfaced
During a wedding ceremony at Hotel Royal Park in Jammu, Deputy CM Surinder Chaudhary was injured when an assailant opened fire, resulting in chaos at the event.
A wedding ceremony at Hotel Royal Park in the Greater Kailash area of Jammu turned chaotic following an unexpected shooting incident. Among the attendees were key political figures, including Jammu and Kashmir Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Chaudhary and National Conference patron Farooq Abdullah. The assailant, who stealthily approached the gathering, fired a gun from close range, injuring Deputy CM Chaudhary while Farooq Abdullah was reported safe.
In the wake of the attack, security personnel at the location acted swiftly to apprehend the attacker, who was subsequently handed over to the police. Initial reports suggest that the assailant produced a pistol during the ceremony and opened fire, creating a scene of panic among guests. Authorities are now investigating the motivations behind the shooting, emphasizing a thorough examination of all evidence related to the incident.
The police are currently reviewing CCTV footage from nearby cameras to gather crucial details regarding the attack. Officials indicated that a complete understanding of the shooting's motive will be revealed only after a detailed analysis of the gathered evidence, highlighting the serious nature of the security breach at such a high-profile event.