Jammu, Jul 17: The Principal Sessions Court Jammu on Friday rejected the bail application of Kamal Singh, the accused in the high-profile alleged attempt-to-murder case involving former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Dr. Farooq Abdullah. The court held that the seriousness of the allegations, the potential impact on public order, and the possibility of the accused repeating the offence weighed heavily against granting him bail.Travel Guides & Travelogues
The bail application was heard by Principal Sessions Judge R.N. Watal, who passed the order on July 17, 2026, dismissing the plea filed by the accused in connection with FIR No. 29/2026 registered at Police Station Gangyal, Jammu, under Section 109 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) and Section 3/25 (later noted as Section 30) of the Arms Act.
The applicant, Kamal Singh, represented by Advocate Prince Khanna, sought bail on the grounds of innocence, advanced age, and medical ailments, including neurological and psychiatric disorders. The defence argued that the accused had no intention of harming Dr. Farooq Abdullah and had merely attempted to approach him during a wedding function to take a photograph. It was also contended that the investigation was substantially complete and that the accused deserved bail considering his medical condition.Jammu Kashmir travel
Opposing the application, Public Prosecutor Hemanshu Parkash argued that the allegations involve a grave and politically motivated attempt to murder a prominent public figure. He submitted that granting bail at this stage could undermine public confidence in the criminal justice system, create fear among witnesses, and encourage similar acts. The prosecution further informed the court that the accused had allegedly stated during questioning that he would attempt to kill Dr. Farooq Abdullah again if given another opportunity and expressed no remorse for the incident.
According to the prosecution case, the incident occurred on March 11, 2026, during a wedding function at Royal Park, Greater Kailash, Jammu, where Dr. Farooq Abdullah and Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary were present. Investigators alleged that Kamal Singh fired from a revolver at Dr. Abdullah with the intention of killing him, although the bullet missed its target. Police recovered the weapon of offence, live cartridges, a fired cartridge case, and other evidence during the investigation. A Special Investigation Team (SIT) later conducted a detailed probe.
The prosecution also placed before the court forensic and documentary material, including handwritten notes allegedly authored by the accused, which investigators claimed reflected longstanding resentment and hatred towards Dr. Farooq Abdullah over issues linked to the migration of Kashmiri Hindus and loss of property during the militancy period. According to the investigation, forensic examination confirmed that the writings belonged to the accused.
