Omar Abdullah Jumps Wall to Enter Graveyard Despite Open Gate; CCTV Raises Eyebrows

On Monday, July 14, Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah was seen climbing a wall to enter the graveyard in Srinagar, where those killed in the 13 July 1931 'violent protests’ are buried. He had gone there to offer prayers (Fatiha), but the unusual way he entered has now raised questions.

 

 

 

 

 

CCTV footage from the area shows that the main gate of the shrine was wide open at the time. Several people, including Omar’s father and National Conference patron Dr. Farooq Abdullah, walked in through the main gate without any issues. In fact, both Omar and Farooq arrived at the same time. Omar’s official vehicle was also parked inside the premises, which further indicates that there was no restriction on his entry.

 

While Farooq Abdullah and other NC MLAs entered through the main gate, Omar chose to scale the wall. This sudden action caused confusion among police and security personnel present at the site. Some officers rushed forward to ensure he didn’t hurt himself and later guided him to use the proper staircase to get inside safely.

 

 

 

“Paid my respects & offered Fatiha at the graves of the martyrs of 13th July 1931. The unelected government tried to block my way forcing me to walk from Nawhatta chowk. They blocked the gate to Naqshband Sb shrine forcing me to scale a wall. They tried to physically grapple me but I was not going to be stopped today.”

 

 

However, the CCTV video tells a different story. It clearly shows the gate was not locked and others, including other NC leaders, were allowed to enter freely and security forces did not stop them.

 

The incident has started a political debate, with many questioning whether Omar Abdullah’s decision to scale the wall was a genuine reaction or a calculated move to portray the LG administration in a bad light. Despite CCTV footage showing the main gate open and others entering without any trouble but Omar still claimed he was blocked.