Srinagar, March 13 -- The brazen attempt on the life of Dr. Farooq Abdullah, a veteran statesman and former Chief Minister of Jammu & Kashmir, is not just an attack on an individual-it is an attack on the very fabric of democracy. In a region that has long struggled with political instability and the shadow of violence, such acts of cowardice are a stark reminder that the path of dialogue and democratic engagement remains under threat. Dr. Abdullah has been a voice of moderation, dialogue, and reconciliation for decades. Targeting him is an effort not merely to harm a political leader but to send a chilling message to all who believe in constitutional governance, debate, and the rule of law. Violence of this kind has no place in a civiliz...