India, March 12 -- Union home minister Amit Shah on Thursday called up National Conference (NC) president Farooq Abdullah to enquire about his well-being following an assassination attempt in Jammu, assuring the former chief minister that a high-level investigation into the incident is underway.

Speaking to reporters in Jammu, Abdullah said: "I received a call from the Union home minister who asked about my well-being and assured me that they would investigate the matter thoroughly. The inquiry is essential."

Thought it was firecracker

The attack occurred at 10.10pm on Wednesday at the Royal Park wedding venue in Jammu's Greater Kailash area. Recounting the narrow escape, Abdullah said he was exiting the venue when he heard a sharp noi...