An attempt on the life of Shiromani Akali Dal leader Sukhbir Singh Badal was made by an elderly man at the entrance of the Golden Temple on Wednesday morning. An unidentified man opened fire at Shiromani Akali Dal leader Sukhbir Singh Badal while he was serving as a ‘sewadar’ at the temple entrance. Badal escaped unhurt in the incident.
The man was overpowered by people present at the scene. News agency PTI has shared a shocking video of the incident. The video of the incident shows the bullet hitting the wall of the sacred temple.
It has been reported that the individual who allegedly opened fire at SAD leader has been taken into police custody.
According to India today report, the shooter has been identified as ex-terrorist and Khalistani militant Narain Chaura.
Badal sat by the gate of the Golden Temple in Amritsar, holding a spear and wearing a plaque around his neck, as part of the religious penance prescribed for him by Sri Akal Takht Sahib on December 2.
Today marked the second day of his penance.
The Akal Takht imposed these punishments, citing the “mistakes” made by the Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) and its government in Punjab during their tenure from 2007 to 2017.
SAD responds
Shiromani Akali Dal leader Daljit Singh Cheema reacted strongly to the incident, calling the attack on Sukhbir Singh Badal a major conspiracy aimed at destabilising Punjab.
“A man, Sukhbir Singh Badal, who was serving as a ‘sewadar’ at the temple entrance, was shot at. I thank God for saving his life,” Cheema said. “I want to ask Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann what he has done to ensure the state’s safety.”
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