Morning Digest: Attempt to kill Farooq Abdullah thwarted in Jammu; Centre asks States to provide security to LPG supply chain, and more

National Conference alleges attempt to kill Farooq Abdullah in Jammu; one detained

The National Conference (NC) on Wednesday (March 11, 2026) said there was an attempt on the life of party president Farooq Abdullah at a wedding ceremony in Jammu. One person has been detained, the J&K Police said. Chief Minister Omar Abdullah said his father had a “very close shave”, and that it was only the NC president’s “close protection team that deflected the shot and ensured that the assassination attempt failed”.

Union Home Secretary asks States to provide security to LPG supply chain

Union Home Secretary Govind Mohan on Wednesday (March 11, 2026) asked States to ensure protection of LPG supply chain by ramping up security for the infrastructure concerned and personnel. The chief secretaries and director generals of police (DGPs) of all States were also told to counter “false rumours regarding LPG shortages”.

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