In a goodwill gesture to coincide with the Holy Ramzan month, J&K Chief Minister Omar Abdullah yesterday pardoned suspended head constable Abdul Ahad Jan who had flung a shoe at him during a function and ordered his release
Omar also ordered the police to withdraw the case against Jan. Releasing Jan on extremely compassionate grounds, Omar called him to his residence and gave him a patient hearing after which he directed his office to accompany him to his native village so that he could be with his family members during the fasting month, an official spokesman said.
Jan was taken into custody immediately after he hurled a shoe towards the Chief Minister while he was taking the salute from marching contingents after unfurling the national tricolour during the official Independence Day function here on August 15.
Abdullah said, "The Holy month of Ramzan teaches us to be compassionate and forgive everyone. My steps are in conformity with teachings of Islam which does not preach hatred but only love and brotherhood."
Omar hugged Jan and ordered the police to release him. The suspended cop also profusely thanked the chief minister. Visibly moved by Omar's gesture, Jan became emotional and tears rolled down his cheeks after his meeting with the Chief Minister.
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