A suspect was apprehended on Wednesday evening after a firing incident was reported during a private function attended by National Conference president and former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Farooq Abdullah and Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary.

Sources told news agency  that the incident occurred when the two leaders were leaving the venue after attending the function. It was not immediately clear whether the suspected firing attempt was aimed at the VVIPs.

The accused, identified as Kamal Singh Jamwal, was quickly overpowered by security personnel present at the venue and taken into custody.

Senior police officials rushed to the spot and an investigation has been launched to ascertain the circumstances and motive behind the incident.

In a brief statement, J&K Police said, “An incident of firing was reported at a function where JKNC chief Farooq Abdullah and Deputy CM Surinder Choudhary were present. One person has been arrested. 

More details are awaited.”

 (KNC)