Amid Tensions, A Moment Of Relief: J&K CM Omar Abdullah Plays Cricket With Young Boy At Samba Camp — WATCH

Amid rising tensions along the India-Pakistan border, Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah was seen sharing a light-hearted moment with displaced families at a relief camp in Samba district. A video that has gone viral on social media shows the Chief Minister playing a brief game of cricket with a young boy, drawing cheers and smiles from onlookers seeking shelter at the camp.

Taking to X, Abdullah stated, "Spoke to families, heard their concerns. Assured them that we stand firmly with them in these difficult times. Directed officials to ensure all necessary facilities are provided without delay."

The Chief Minister was in Samba on Friday to meet residents who have been displaced by recent shelling from across the border. During his visit, he assured the affected families of comprehensive government support. 

In the footage, Abdullah can be seen taking a turn at both batting and witness others bowl, offering a rare moment of levity for those affected by the ongoing hostilities. The scenes were widely shared online, symbolising solidarity and compassion during a time of crisis.

 

VIDEO | Jammu and Kashmir CM Omar Abdullah (@OmarAbdullah) plays cricket with a young boy at a relief camp in Samba.

(Full video available on PTI Videos - https://t.co/n147TvqRQz) pic.twitter.com/4blJKozgR0

— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) May 9, 2025

 

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In addition to visiting the relief camp, Abdullah also met with civilians who had been injured during the recent cross-border attacks and offered prayers for their recovery.

On India-Pakistan tensions, J&K CM Omar Abdullah told ANI, " Biggest thing is they have tried to target civilians...they used drones...but the credit goes to our defence forces, they shot down all the drones...in Kashmir's Anantnag ammunition depot was also targeted but the attempt was foiled...We did not start this situation, innocent people were killed in Pahalgam, and we had to reply...Pakistan is trying to escalate the situation, and this won't benefit them in any way. They should lay down their weapons...they should move forward with de-escalation instead of escalation..."

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