Jammu

Jammu is a city in the Jammu and Kashmir region, administered by India. Recent news highlights two separate incidents. First, former chief minister Farooq Abdullah narrowly escaped a shooting at a wedding in Jammu city. The suspect, Kamal Singh Jamwal, is in custody and the incident is under investigation. Second, the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Institute of Medical Excellence in Jammu was shut down after Muslim students earned the majority of admissions. Hindu groups protested, arguing that Muslims should not benefit from institutions funded by Hindu charities. These events underscore the complex political and social dynamics within the region, including issues of security, religious identity, and access to education.