Open Fire On Sukhbir Badal Attacked at Golden Temple

A man attacked Sukhbir Badal, former Deputy Chief Minister of Punjab and leader of the Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD), at the entrance to the Golden Temple in Amritsar on December 4, 2024.

#WATCH | Punjab: Shiromani Akali Dal President Sukhbir Singh Badal sits by the gate at Golden Temple in Amritsar with a plaque around his neck and spear in his hand as one of the religious punishments pronounced for him by Sri Akal Takht Sahib, on 2nd December.

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— ANI (@ANI) December 4, 2024

The attack was a shocking moment. At the time of the attack, Sukhbir Badal was being punished for his religion. He was in a wheelchair and wore a blue “sewadar” outfit.

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The assailant, Narain Singh Chaura, ex-Babbar Khalsa International (BKI), was overpowered by the people present on the spot and taken into custody by the police. Luckily for Sukhbir Badal, the bullet hit a wall, without causing him any harm.

VIDEO | Punjab: A man opened fire at Shiromani Akali Dal leader Sukhbir Singh Badal at the entrance of Golden Temple, Amritsar. The person was overpowered by people present on the spot. More details are awaited.#PunjabNews #SukhbirSinghBadal

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— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) December 4, 2024

The attack took place during the period of his penance, wherein he, according to the directive from the Akal Takht, was performing cleaning and other selfless services at the temple for religious misconduct during his tenure from 2007 to 2017. The motive behind the attack remains unknown.

Shiromani Akali Dal leaders have criticized the attack, terming it a conspiracy to unsettle Punjab. Temple officials reacted promptly and because of the security personnel, the situation was brought quickly under control.

This incident has evoked so many questions regarding the security measures in place and the political motivations behind the attack. The case is under investigation, and the authorities are working hard to determine the complete context and implications of this very alarming incident.