Akali Dal chief Sukhbir Singh Badal escapes a shooting attempt at Amritsar’s Golden Temple. Shooter Narain Singh, linked to Khalistani group, arrested.
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Introduction
In a dramatic turn of events at Amritsar’s Golden Temple this morning, Akali Dal chief Sukhbir Singh Badal narrowly escaped an assassination attempt.
The attacker, identified as Narain Singh, tried to shoot the former Punjab Deputy Chief Minister at the temple gate but was thwarted by alert security personnel.
Singh, who has known ties to the Khalistani terrorist group Babbar Khalsa, was swiftly overpowered and arrested.
Videos shared by news agencies captured the tense moments as the attacker approached Mr. Badal during his sewa duties, a service he performed following Akal Takht’s directive.
Disguised among devotees, the shooter pulled out a firearm, but a nearby sewadar quickly intercepted him, redirecting the gunshot to a wall.
Amritsar police officers Rishpal Singh, Jasbir, Parminder Singh, and temple sewadars responded promptly, preventing potential casualties.
Amritsar Police Commissioner Gurpreet Singh Bhullar commended their vigilance and acknowledged the unique challenges of maintaining security in such a sensitive religious setting.
Narain Singh described as a criminal with a significant history, is alleged to be connected to the 2004 Burail jailbreak orchestrated by Babbar Khalsa members.
Authorities have registered a case and are investigating all angles of the incident.
Conclusion
This shocking incident highlights the vulnerabilities even in sacred spaces like the Golden Temple.
While no injuries occurred, the episode underscores the need for heightened security measures without compromising religious sensitivities.
Police have urged the public to remain calm as investigations continue, ensuring peace prevails in Punjab.
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