Assassination attempt on Sukhbir Singh Badal
An assailant fired at Sukhbir Singh Badal while he was performing 'sewadar' duties at the Golden Temple. The attack failed as he was overpowered, preventing harm to Badal, who was in a wheelchair due to a leg injury. (ANI photo)
Alert 'sewadar' saves Badal
An alert 'sewadar' standing beside Badal quickly intervened, bravely confronting the attacker and overpowering him, despite the assailant managing to fire a bullet. The struggle resulted in a bullet striking a wall, narrowly avoiding any injuries to Badal. (PTI photo)
Attack captured on camera
The dramatic attempt was captured on video during Badal's atonement on the second day for perceived governance mistakes by the Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) during their rule in Punjab from 2007 to 2017. (ANI photo)
Security heightened, investigation underway
Amritsar Police launched an investigation into Singh’s background. Several cases are registered against him, and officers are reviewing records to determine if this attack is linked to any broader motives. (ANI photo)
Assailant identified as Narain Singh
Authorities identified the assailant as Narain Singh from Dera Baba Nanak. Singh has a criminal record, and previous incidents revealed illegal possession of weapons, as confirmed by Amritsar Police Commissioner Gurpreet Singh Bhullar. (ANI photo)
Enhanced security concerns
The attack has raised questions about security at high-profile religious sites, especially when political leaders are present. It underscores the need for stricter measures to prevent similar incidents in the future. (ANI photo)
Continued ‘Seva’ post-attack
Undeterred by the incident, Sukhbir Singh Badal resumed his duties at the Golden Temple, including washing utensils as part of the ‘seva.’ SAD leader Balwinder Singh Bhunder confirmed Badal’s resolve to continue his service. (ANI photo)
Why was Badal punished?
The religious atonement had been pronounced on December 2 by Sikh high priests for Sukhbir and other Akali leaders concerning incidents of sacrilege and the pardon granted to the controversial Dera Sacha Sauda chief, Gurmeet Ram Rahim. (ANI photo)
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