A Srinagar court issued a non-bailable warrant against former J&K CM Faruq Abdullah Thursday for skipping a Jammu and Kashmir Cricket Association (JKCA) scam hearing, but recalled it hours later, citing his health post a deadly attack the previous night.
Court rejects initial exemption bid
Chief Judicial Magistrate Tabassum ordered the warrant after Abdullah missed both in-person and virtual appearances. The court had earlier denied his exemption request
Lawyer cites attack aftermath and medical risks
Counsel Ishtiyaq Khan filed for recall, noting Abdullah's survival left him with worsened blood pressure, cardiac issues, and trauma. Under clinical watch and security lockdown, doctors barred travel from Jammu to Srinagar, making court appearance impossible.
Another accused faces warrant, hearing adjourned
The court also issued a non-bailable warrant against co-accused Manzoor Gazanfar Ali for exemption failure. The case resumes March 30.
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