Srinagar, Mar 11, March 12 -- Former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister and JKNC chief Farooq Abdullah narrowly escaped an assassination attempt late Wednesday, officials said. He was accompanied by Deputy CM Surinder Choudhary when a man opened fire at their cavalcade while returning from a marriage function. Both leaders were unharmed, thanks to the swift action of their close protection team, which intercepted the attacker and deflected the shot at point-blank range. The suspect, reportedly under the influence of alcohol, was overpowered by security personnel and arrested on the spot. Police are currently interrogating him as part of an ongoing investigation.Commenting on the incident, Abdullah's son and former Chief Minister Omar Abdull...