India, March 13 -- Bhubaneswar (Odisha) [India], March 13 (ANI) - The assassination attempt on National Conference President Farooq Abdullah has drawn widespread condemnation. BJD MP Sasmit Patra on Friday described the attack as "highly condemnable" and highlighted the serious security lapses that allowed such an incident to occur.

Speaking to ANI, Patra emphasised the gravity of the situation, stating, "This clearly shows a lack of intelligence and security preparedness. It highlights that there was no proper security arrangement in such a high-security zone." He stressed the urgent need for improved safety measures, adding, "We need to take more stringent security measures."

Calling for accountability, Patra said, "This has to be tak...