Seven-member SIT formed to probe assassination attempt on NC chief Farooq Abdullah

Jammu and Kashmir Police person constituted a seven-member Special Investigation Team (SIT) to probe the recent assassination effort connected erstwhile Chief Minister and National Conference main Farooq Abdullah during a matrimony function.

Inspector General of Police, Bhim Sen Tuti, ordered the mounting up of the SIT, considering the "seriousness and sensitivity" of the case.

Also Read | J&K Congress condemns onslaught connected erstwhile CM Farooq Abdullah, seeks accountability

On Wednesday (March 11) night, Mr. Abdullah had a miraculous flight erstwhile a gunman opened occurrence connected him aft coming from down portion helium was leaving a matrimony relation astatine Royal Park Banquet Hall successful the Greater Kailash area.

The 63-year-old accused, identified arsenic Kamal Singh, was overpowered and arrested connected the spot. A revolver utilized successful the transgression was recovered from his possession.