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CHANDIGARH: The seven-member committee constituted by the Akal Takht held its maiden meeting under the leadership of Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) president Harjinder Singh Dhami at Panth Ratan Jathedar Gurcharan Singh Tohra Institute of Advanced Studies in Sikhism at Bahadurgarh in Patiala. The meeting held here unanimously decided to invite Shiromani Akali Dal working president Balwinder Singh Bhunder in its next meeting scheduled to be held on February 11. The meeting will di
CHANDIGARH: A youth vandalized the statue of BR Ambedkar, located on Heritage Street, a few metres from Kotwali police station, on Sunday triggering a political slugfest in the state. Soon after the incident, people belonging to the Dalit community assembled on the spot and protested raising slogans against the police for failing to avert the incident. Deputy Commissioner of Police Jagjit Singh Walia and Additional Deputy Commissioner of Police Vishaljit Singh reached the spot and tried to pacif
Dalit bodies held massive protests in Amritsar on Monday against an attempt to vandalise a life-size statue of B.R. Ambedkar by a man on Republic Day, while Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann asserted that exemplary punishment will be ensured in the matter. Police on Sunday arrested Akash Singh, a resident of Dharamkot in Punjab's Moga district, for allegedly attempting to damage the Ambedkar statue at the Town Hall on Heritage Street that leads to the Golden Temple. A video clip purportedly of
CHANDIGARH: Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Monday condemned the attempt to damage a statue of B R Ambedkar in Amritsar, and said strict action will be taken in the matter. Police on Sunday arrested a man hailing from Moga district of Punjab, who allegedly attempted to damage the statue of Ambedkar at the Town Hall on Heritage Street that leads to the Golden Temple. The Amritsar Police Commissionerate arrested the accused after registering an FIR. Mann, in a post on X, said the incident i
Giani Harpreet Singh, Jathedar of Takhat Damdama Sahib, accuses Shiromani Akali Dal leader Sukhbir Singh Badal and SGPC of plotting his ouster. Despite a postponed meeting, a probe committee led by Badal's associates gathers evidence against him, potentially leading to his dismissal.
CHANDIGARH: Alleging that bogus votes have been registered for the general elections to the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC), the apex gurdwara body, a delegation from the Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) met the Chief Commissioner of the Gurdwara Elections Commission today. A Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) delegation led by Working President Balwinder Singh Bhundar, former President Sukhbir Singh Badal, and SGPC President Harjinder Singh Dhami met Gurdwara Elections Chief Commissioner Justice
CHANDIGARH: The Sikh community is up in arms over the Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) not implementing the Akal Takht's edict issued on December 2 last year. In response, a group of Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) members has approached the Akal Takht, demanding action against the party's leadership for failing to comply with the directive. Furthermore, seven Sikh activists have also written to the Jathedar of Akal Takht, Giani Raghbir Singh, urging him to declare the SAD leadership Tan
CHANDIGARH: The next leader of the Haryana Sikh Gurdwara Management Committee (HSGMC) is yet to be determined, piquing the curiosity of committee members. In the first general elections of HSGMC held on Sunday, 22 out of 40 wards were won by independent candidates, including one independent who won the seat unopposed. Members watch with keen eyes to see who will form the executive body. In the HSGMC elections, Jagdish Singh Jhinda-led Panthic Dal (Jhinda) won 11 seats, the Haryana Sikh Panthic D
CHANDIGARH: An attraction for all equestrian enthusiasts and breeders, David, a 42-month-old horse, is one of the tallest stallions and a direct descendant of the Raj Hans stallion, which was owned by former Deputy Chief Minister and ex-president of Shiromani Akali Dal, Sukhbir Singh Badal. This Marwari horse, which was on display, has an asking price of Rs 21 crore at the recently concluded Ghora-Mandi at the Maghi Mela in Muktsar. Approximately 3,000 horses and mares participated in the event,
CHANDIGARH: Rebel Shiromani Akali Dal leaders today met Akal Takht (Highest Temporal seat of Sikhs) Jathedar (High priest) Giani Raghbir Singh and sought directions to the Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) to maintain the sanctity of the seven-member committee constituted by Akal Takht to revive the party. The two members of the Akal Takht-formed seven member committee Gurpratap Singh Wadala and Santa Singh Umaidpuri met the Jathedar Giani Raghbir Singh and told him that the party leadership is non-comm
A little over a month after the Akal Takht (the highest temporal seat of Sikhs) declared Sukhbir Singh Badal ankhiya (guilty of religious misconduct), and the Shiromani Akali Dal's (SAD) working committee accepted his resignation from the post of party president, Sukhbir Singh Badal continues to be a central figure within the party. Party leaders have projected him as the next Chief Ministerial candidate and passed a resolution urging the Akal Takht Jathedar to reconsider withdrawing the Fakhr-
CHANDIGARH: The Akal Takht Jathedar (High Priest) Giani Raghbir Singh told mediapersons on Saturday that the Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) is yet to implement the December 2 edict 'in toto' and that the body cannot overlook the seven-member committee set up to reorganise the party. Committee members are to approach Akal Takht to seek further directions and proceed accordingly. Singh has asked the party to immediately make operational the panel headed by Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC)
CHANDIGARH: The first family of the Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) lost control over the 104-year-old party for the first time in three decades as the working committee on Friday accepted the resignation of party president Sukhbir Singh Badal. Sukhbir had headed the SAD from 2008 before which his father, former chief minister Parkash Singh Badal, was president of the party from 1996 till 2008 when he handed over the mantle to his son and heir apparent. After the two-hour meeting of the working commit
Shiromani Akali Dal's working committee accepted Sukhbir Singh Badal's resignation as party president after a directive from Akal Takht Jathedar. Badal's resignation, initially submitted on November 16, was declined but later mandated by the Akal Takht due to religious misconduct during 2007-2017.
The working committee of the Shiromani Akali Dal has accepted the resignation of Sukhbir Singh Badal as party chief. This decision follows an edict from the Akal Takht. Badal had resigned in November last year but the committee had initially asked him to reconsider. He was declared guilty of religious misconduct by the Akal Takht.
CHANDIGARH: After 41 years, the post of Adviser to the Chandigarh Administrator was abolished by the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) and re-designated as Chief Secretary, causing a political uproar in Punjab. The ministry issued the notification on Tuesday. All political parties Aam Aadmi Party, Congress and Shiromani Akali Dal except the BJP opposed the Centres move, saying Chandigarh was the capital of Punjab and the right of that state over the Union Territory was being systematically and pu
CHANDIGARH: The Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) has called a working committee meeting on January 10 to take a call on accepting the resignation of party president Sukhbir Singh Badal and start the new membership drive of the party. A delegation of party leaders on Wednesday met Akal Takht Jathedar Giani Raghbir Singh who had recently taken strong objection to the party's non-compliance with its verdict seeking Badal's resignation. After the meeting, party vice president Dr Daljeet Singh Cheema said t
Sikh clergy in Punjab assert that the SAD leadership has not fully met their directives. Akal Takht jathedar Giani Raghbir Singh urges SAD members to complete their penance as instructed and implement the high priests' decisions promptly. This follows the party's non-acceptance of Sukhbir Singh Badal's resignation.
CHANDIGARH: The Akal Takht (Highest Temporal seat of Sikhs) directed the Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) on Monday to refrain from delaying the resignation of party president Sukhbir Singh Badal. The body also condemned the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) for initiating inquiry against Takht Damdama Sahib Jathedar (High Priest) Giani Harpeet Singh, whose services were temporarily suspended on charges of allegations leveled against him over domestic dispute. The Akal Takht Jathedar (High
CHANDIGARH: Leader of Opposition in Punjab legislative assembly and Senior Congress leader Partpal Singh Bajwa has suggested for a joint assembly resolution to seek Bharat Ratna for former PM Dr Manmohan Singh. He expressed it in a letter to Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann and assembly speaker Kultar Singh Sandhwan. Bajwa also wrote to other prominent leaders, including Manpreet Singh Ayali of SAD, Ashwani Sharma of BJP and Nachhatar Pal of BSP that a joint resolution in the assembly would re
Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee reversed its decision to excommunicate Narain Singh Chaura for attempting to assassinate SAD's Sukhbir Singh Badal. The committee debated the killing of three suspected pro-Khalistan operatives in UP, demanding a judicial inquiry. The probe term for accusations against Takht Damdama Sahib jathedar was extended.
CHANDIGARH: The Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) has demanded a judicial inquiry into the encounter which killed three Khalistani terrorists in Uttar Pradesh. In a meeting that was held today, the executive committee of the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee condemned the killing of three youths from Punjab in Uttar Pradesh in an encounter. During this meeting, a resolution was passed regarding the police encounter, after raising strong questions. The resolution said: This is
Billed as the super year of elections, 2024 saw 64 nations across the world going to polls. In India, there were the Lok Sabha election, eight assembly elections and several bypolls. The general elections held in April-May saw Narendra Modi-led BJP segueing into a third consecutive term, albeit with lesser numbers. For the first time, the saffron party, which wielded an undisputed majority in the last two terms, had to onboard two coalition partners Chandrababu-led TDP and Nitish Kumar-led JD(U
New Delhi :A controversy erupted over the last rites of former prime minister Manmohan Singh scheduled to be performed at Nigambodh Ghat on Saturday. It has been decided by the Government that State funeral will be accorded to Dr. Manmohan Singh. The funeral will take place at 11:45 am on 28th December, 2024 at Nigambodh Ghat, New Delhi, the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) said in a communication. Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to have the funeral of Sing
CHANDIGARH: The Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) is in a fix to implement the Akal Takht's directives as the extended deadline for accepting Sukhbir Singh Badals resignation from the party president post ended today. The party will likely convene the working committee meeting on December 27 after the conclusion of the Shaheedi Jor Mela and then reply to the temporal seat. A major section of the party leadership fears that if the party goes by Takhts edict then it could land in a legal tangle with the E
NEW DELHI: Former Haryana CM Om Prakash Chautala was cremated on Friday with full state honours in Teja Khera village in Sirsa district. Chautalas younger son Abhay Singh Chautala, an INLD leader, elder son Ajay Singh Chautala, who heads the JJP party, and other family members, including former deputy CM Dushyant Chautala, Chautalas brother Ranjit Chautala, were present in Teja Khera. The funeral pyre was lit amid chants of Vedic hymns by priests. Political leaders cutting across parties laid fl
CHANDIGARH: Former Haryana Chief Minister Om Prakash Chautala was cremated today with full state honours in Teja Khera village in Sirsa district. Chautala's younger son Abhay Singh Chautala, an INLD leader, elder son Ajay Singh Chautala, who heads the JJP party, and other family members, including former deputy chief minister Dushyant Chautala, Chautala's brother Ranjit Chautala, were present in Teja Khera. The funeral pyre was lit amid chants of Vedic hymns by priests. Political leaders cutting
Some weeks ago, former Punjab deputy chief minister Sukhbir Singh Badal, undergoing religious penance at the holy Harmandir Sahib in Amritsars Golden Temple, survived an assassination attempt on his life when a former ageing Khalistan terrorist, Narain Singh Chaura, fired at him. Thanks to an alert police sub-inspector, Mr Badal was saved as the round went astray. While the Punjab police successfully thwarted the attempt on Sukhbirs life, a can of controversies has opened up on the motive behind
A court in Amritsar, India, extended the police remand of Narain Singh Chaura, accused of attempting to assassinate Shiromani Akali Dal leader Sukhbir Singh Badal, by two days. Police argued they needed more time to obtain CCTV footage. The accused will reappear in court on December 16.
Days after he escaped assassination, Shiromani Akali Dal leader and former Punjab deputy chief minister Sukhbir Singh Badal appeared before the Akal Takht seeking forgiveness -- kshama yachna -- after completing the 10-day tankha (penance for violating the Sikh religious code) at the Golden Temple in Amritsar on Friday, December 13, 2024.
Sikh groups are condemning potential excommunication of Narain Singh Chaura, who attacked SAD leader Sukhbir Singh Badal at the Golden Temple. They cite widespread discontent with SAD and plan to honor Chaura. Chaura's son claims he met with the SGPC president the same day, but police say CCTV footage isn't being provided.
The former Deputy Chief Minister of Punjab, who survived a bid on his life, seeks to revive the SAD, which suffered back to back electoral setbacks
Union Minister Ravneet Singh Bittu has suggested the Shiromani Akali Dal should honour the man who shot at Akali Dal chief Sukhbir Singh Badal since he himself had accepted he committed sacrilege.
Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) leaders condemned the attack on party chief Sukhbir Singh Badal at the Golden Temple, demanding action against the accused, Narain Singh Chaura. SAD compared the incident to Operation Bluestar, criticizing the Punjab government's security lapse. Chaura has been remanded to police custody for three days.
CHANDIGARH: Former Leader of Opposition and ex-AAP MLA, HS Phoolka, a Supreme Court lawyer, has announced his intention to join the Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD). Phoolka stated that he would officially enrol when the party begins its new membership drive, emphasising the need for a strong regional party to address Punjabs unique issues. Speaking to this newspaper, Phoolka said, Punjab needs a strong regional party to address its unique challenges and problems. When I joined AAP, I believed its cons
Union Minister Ravneet Singh Bittu linked the attack on Sukhbir Singh Badal at the Golden Temple to Badal's alleged admission of sacrilege. Bittu criticized the Akali Dal, suggesting they should felicitate the attacker, Narayan Singh Chaura, similar to their support for Balwant Singh Rajoana. Chaura, a former Khalistani terrorist, was apprehended after firing a shot during the attack.
CHANDIGARH: Shiromani Akali Dal leader Sukhbir Singh Badal on Saturday performed the duty of 'sewadar' outside a gurdwara in Punjab's Fatehgarh Sahib amid tight security. Badal, who was sitting in a wheelchair due to a fractured leg, also listened to 'kirtan' and washed dishes in the community kitchen. The former deputy chief minister, a Z+ protectee, arrived at the gurdwara surrounded by security personnel. He wore a blue 'sewadar' uniform and sat at the gurdwara entrance with a spear in one ha
CHANDIGARH: The SAD core committee on Friday alleged that the assassination bid on party chief Sukhbir Singh Badal was part of a conspiracy against the moderate Akali leadership hatched by the ruling AAP government in Punjab. The core committee meeting was presided over by acting president Balwinder Singh Bhundar. The SAD leaders said that the assassination bid was also an attack on the Golden Temple, which now bore the unholy marks of the anti -Sikh assassins bullet. The committee also made it
Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) leader Sukhbir Singh Badal continued his services (seva) as a 'sewadar' at the Takhat Sri Kesgarh Sahib in Anandpur Sahib of Rupnagar district on Friday morning.
SRINAGAR, Dec 5: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday said the attack on Sukhbir Singh Badal, a Z-plus category protectee, is a matter of concern which needs to be investigated. I spoke to Sukhbir yesterday after the attack on him. I expressed obviously our gratefulness to almighty that he survived that attack. [] The post Attack on Badal brazen; keep India secular: Omar appeared first on Northlines .
Shiromani Akali Dal leader Sukhbir Singh Badal expressed gratitude to two police officers who saved his life when a former terrorist opened fire at him in Amritsar. Badal hugged the officers and praised their courage and loyalty, saying his family could never repay their bravery. The attack occurred at the Golden Temple, where Badal was performing religious penance. The former Khalistani terrorist Narain Singh Chaura fired from a close range but missed his target. The police overpowered the atta
Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) President Sukhbir Singh Badal shared his photos with ASI Jasveer Singh and ASI Hira Singh.
Shiromani Akali Dal veteran Sukhbir Singh Badal - the object of an attempted assassination Wednesday at the Golden Temple in Amritsar - has thanked the policemen who saved his life.
Sukhbir Singh Badal, SAD president, publicly thanked two police officers, ASI Jasveer Singh and ASI Hira Singh, for saving his life during an attempted shooting at the Golden Temple. While performing 'sewadar' duties, a former Khalistani terrorist, Narain Singh Chaura, fired a shot that was deflected by the officers. Chaura has been arrested and is in police custody.
SRINAGAR, Dec 5: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday said the attack on Sukhbir Singh Badal, a Z-plus category protectee, is a matter of concern which needs to be investigated. I spoke to Sukhbir yesterday after the attack on him. I expressed obviously our gratefulness to almighty that he survived that attack. We spoke about the situation, obviously, some other things that he shared with me, are not for public consumption, Abdullah told reporters here after attending [] Th
Sukhbir Badal, who is undergoing religious punishment at the Golden Temple, was fired upon from close range by a man identified as Narain Chaura
A day after an assassination attempt, Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) leader Sukhbir Singh Badal on Thursday arrived at Takhat Sri Kesgarh Sahib in Anandpur Sahib to perform 'seva'.
Punjab: Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) president Sukhbir Singh Badal on Thursday took on the role of a sewadar (volunteer) at the revered Takht Kesgarh Sahib in Punjabs Rupnagar district. In a humble gesture, the leader was seen cleaning footwear of devotees and assisting visitors outside the holy site, one of Sikhisms five Takhts, which holds immense religious and historical significance. Security tightened at Anandpur Sahib ahead of SAD leader Sukhbir Singh Badal's 'sewa' #AnandpurSahib #SukhbirSin
Police were keeping an eye on former Khalistaini terrorist Narain Singh Chaura who had visited the Golden Temple on Tuesday too, a day before his failed attempt on the life of Shiromani Akali Dal leader Sukhbir Singh Badal, a senior official said.
CHANDIGARH, Dec 5: A day after he survived a bid on his life, Shiromani Akali Dal leader Sukhbir Singh Badal on Thursday performed the duty of sewadar outside Takht Kesgarh Sahib in Punjabs Rupnagar district amid tight security. The former deputy chief minister, a Z+ protectee, arrived at the Ananadpur Sahib shrine surrounded by security personnel. Dressed in blue sewadar uniform, Badal sat at the entrance of the gurdwara with a spear in one hand. He is undergoing religious punishment [] The pos
A foiled assassination attempt on former Punjab deputy chief minister Sukhbir Singh Badal highlights the growing influence of pro-Khalistan extremism in Punjab. Fueled by online propaganda and Pakistan's support, radical groups exploit social media and the Sikh diaspora to gain traction, threatening moderate voices.
Assistant Sub-Inspector Jasbir Singh was the one who thwarted the assassination attempt on Sukhbir Singh Badal outside the Golden Temple by overpowering the gunman, Narain Singh Chaura.
CHANDIGARH: Opposition parties on Wednesday condemned the attack on SAD leader Sukhbir Singh Badal at the Golden Temple and alleged that law and order has broken down in Punjab. They questioned security lapses in the temple and demanded a high court-monitored probe. A man, identified as Narayan Singh Chaura, opened fire at Badal while he was performing the duty of sewadar but missed the target as he was overpowered. SAD leader Bikram Singh Majithia said the murderous attack was aimed at finishin
A history-sheeter and pro-Khalistan terrorist, Narain Singh Chaura, attempted to assassinate former Punjab deputy CM Sukhbir Singh Badal. This incident highlights the rising radical extremism in Punjab, fueled by online propaganda and support from Pakistan-based terrorist outfits. The increasing influence of radical leaders and the spread of misinformation contribute to pro-Khalistan sentiments, necessitating stronger countermeasures.
Narain Singh Chaura, a former Khalistani terrorist, attempted to kill Shiromani Akali Dal leader Sukhbir Singh Badal at the Golden Temple in Amritsar. Chaura, who had been visiting the temple for two days, opened fire at Badal from close range but missed as he was overpowered by plainclothes policemen. The police have seized a 9 mm pistol from Chaura and are investigating whether any organization was behind the incident or if it was carried out to gain sympathy.
A former terrorist fired a shot at former Punjab Deputy CM Sukhbir Singh Badal outside the Golden Temple in Amritsar. A policeman overpowered the attacker before he could hit Badal, who was performing 'sewa' due to a fractured leg. The bullet hit a wall, and Badal escaped unharmed. Police identified the attacker as Narain Singh Chaura and launched an investigation.
CHANDIGARH: Babbar Khalsa International (BKI) terrorist Narain Singh Chaura told his wife he was attending an anniversary at the Golden Temple before leaving for Amritsar where he attempted to kill Shiromani Akali Dal President and former Deputy Chief Minister Sukhbir Singh Badal. After Chaura was arrested in Amritsar, his wife Jasmeet Kaur remained calm as police carried out a search at their house. My husband got up early today and left the house around 5.45 am. He told me he had to attend a d
Narain Singh Chaura, a former terrorist with a history of violence and involvement in the 2004 Burail jailbreak case, attempted to shoot Shiromani Akali Dal leader Sukhbir Singh Badal outside the Golden Temple. The attack, which occurred while Badal was sitting in a wheelchair, was thwarted by quick action from security personnel. Chaura has been arrested and is facing multiple charges, including under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act.
The BJP said Punjabs financial condition and law and order situation have deteriorated considerably after the AAP came to power in the State
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An alert Punjab Police ASI thwarted a murderous bid on Shiromani Akali Dal leader Sukhbir Singh Badal at the Golden Temple in Amritsar on Wednesday. The incident took place while Badal was sitting on a wheelchair due to a fractured leg. The attacker, Narain Singh Chaura, a former terrorist, was overpowered by the ASI before he could fire his weapon. The incident has sparked controversy, with the opposition party criticizing the ruling AAP government's security measures.
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Television footage showed Narain Singh Chaura, a former terrorist, slowly moving towards Sukhbir Badal, who was sitting in a wheelchair due to a fractured leg, and suddenly pulling out a gun from his pocket.
A swift-acting Punjab Police ASI thwarted a potential assassination attempt on Shiromani Akali Dal leader Sukhbir Singh Badal outside the Golden Temple. A former terrorist, Narain Singh Chaura, drew a gun, but ASI Jasbir Singh intervened, deflecting the shot. The bullet struck a wall, and Chaura was apprehended. Badal, performing penance at the time, was unharmed.
Chandigarh: Prompt action by an alert Punjab Police ASI on Wednesday helped thwart a 'murderous' bid on Shiromani Akali Dal leader Sukhbir Singh Badal outside the Golden Temple in Amritsar. Assistant Sub-Inspector (ASI) Jasbir Singh, who was standing close to Sukhbir Badal at the entrance of the Golden Temple in plainclothes, swung into action the moment he sensed a threat to the senior Akali leader. Television footage showed Narain Singh Chaura, a former terrorist, slowly moving towards Sukhbir
A foiled assassination attempt on Shiromani Akali Dal President Sukhbir Singh Badal at the Golden Temple sparked political controversy. Arvind Kejriwal condemned the attack and blamed larger forces, while the BJP criticized the AAP government for Punjab's deteriorating law and order situation. The assailant, a former militant, was apprehended.
Narain Singh Chaura, who attempted to assassinate former Punjab deputy chief minister Sukhbir Singh Badal at the Golden Temple, was a Khalistani terrorist and was involved in at least 21 cases, senior Punjab Police official Arpit Shukla has said.
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Chandigarh: Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has strongly condemned the attack on Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) leader Sukhbir Singh Badal, who was shot at while performing 'sewa' outside the Golden Temple on Wednesday morning. Mann directed the police to thoroughly investigate the incident and praised the swift action of the Punjab Police for quickly apprehending the attacker. The assailant, identified as Narain Singh Chaura from Dera Baba Nanak, missed Badal, who was seated in a wheelch
Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann condemned the attack on Shiromani Akali Dal leader Sukhbir Singh Badal near the Golden Temple. Badal was unharmed thanks to the swift action of police who apprehended the shooter, Narain Singh Chaura. Badal was performing 'sewa' as part of a penance for his party's past actions when the incident occurred.
After an assassination attempt, Shiromani Akali Dal leader Sukhbir Singh Badal was spotted washing utensils at the Golden Temple, continuing his 'seva'. The attack, which occurred while Badal was fulfilling his duties, ended without injury thanks to the intervention of bystanders, resulting in the immediate apprehension of assailant Narain Singh.
Sukhbir Singh Badal, who was sitting in a wheelchair, escaped unhurt as the bullet hit a wall.
Khalistani terrorist Narain Singh Chaura attempted to assassinate Sukhbir Badal at the Golden Temple. Security thwarted the attack, raising Punjab law and order concerns.
The attack on Sukhbir Singh Badal - a man shot at the ex-Punjab Deputy Chief Minister this morning at Amritsar's Golden Temple - has been slammed across political lines.
AMRITSAR, Dec 4: A man attempted to shoot Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) leader Sukhbir Singh Badal outside the Golden Temple on Wednesday, but missed the target after being overpowered by bystanders. The incident occurred while Badal, seated in a wheelchair due to a leg injury, was performing a religious penance for mistakes made during his [] The post Man attempts to shoot Sukhbir Badal outside Golden Temple, arrested appeared first on Northlines .
Multiple cameras were live this morning when a man approached Akali Dal chief Sukhbir Singh Badal at the Golden Temple gate and tried to shoot him. The former Punjab Chief Minister escaped unhurt after alert security personnel foiled the attack
Narain Singh opened fire at former Punjab deputy chief minister Sukhbir Singh Badal this morning at the Golden Temple in Amritsar.
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Opposition leaders criticized the AAP government in Punjab for a security failure at the Golden Temple where a man fired at SAD leader Sukhbir Singh Badal. BJP, SAD, and Congress leaders condemned the incident, calling for a judicial enquiry and highlighting the deteriorating law and order situation, with demands for accountability and strict punishment for the attacker.
Shiromani Akali Dal chief Sukhbir Singh Badal was shot at by Narain Singh Chaura outside the Golden Temple in Amritsar. Badal, who was in a wheelchair, escaped unhurt as the bullet missed and hit a wall. Chaura, a former militant, was overpowered by people near the temple and arrested. Badal survived the attempt on his life.
Sukhbir Singh Badal, leader of the Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD), was attacked by an alleged Khalistani activist, Narayan Singh Chaura, at the Golden Temple in Amritsar on Wednesday. The incident occurred at the entrance of the revered Sikh shrine while Badal and other SAD leaders were performing 'seva' as part of a religious punishment for past actions. The assailant fired a bullet within the temple grounds during the religious ceremony on December 2. However, authorities swiftly apprehende
AMRITSAR, Dec 4: A man opened fire at Shiromani Akali Dal leader Sukhbir Singh Badal while he was performing the duty of sewadar outside the Golden Temple here on Wednesday but missed the target as he was overpowered by some bystanders. The audacious attack was captured on cameras of mediapersons who had gathered outside the Sikh shrine to cover the second day of Badals penance for mistakes committed by the SAD government in Punjab from 2007 to 2017. Television footage [] The post Man Tries To S
Sukhbir Singh Badal narrowly escaped unhurt after a man opened fire at him outside the Golden Temple in Amritsar today. Multiple videos on social media showed the moment of attack.
Amritsar (Punjab) [India], December 4 (ANI): A man opened fire at Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) chief and former Punjab Deputy Chief Minister Sukhbir Singh Badal on Wednesday morning while he was serving his penance at the entrance of the Golden Temple in Amritsar. The shooter who fired fired at SAD leaders, including Badal and identified as Narayan Singh Chaura by the Police was overpowered by people on the spot and caught. ADCP Harpal Singh said, There were proper security arrangements hereSukhbir
An individual attempted to shoot Sukhbir Singh Badal, the chief of the Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD), while he was engaged in penance at the entrance of the Golden Temple in Amritsar on Wednesday morning, December 4. The assailant was quickly subdued by those present at the scene, and no injuries were reported. #WATCH | Punjab: Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can
A man opened fire at Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) chief Sukhbir Singh Badal on Wednesday morning while he was serving his penance at the entrance of the Golden Temple in Amritsar. The shooter was overpowered by people present there and handed over to ...
A man opened fire at Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) chief Sukhbir Singh Badal this morning while he was serving his penance at the entrance of the Golden Temple in Amritsar. The shooter was overpowered by people present on the spot
A man opened fire at former deputy chief minister of Punjab and Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) chief Sukhbir Singh Badal while he was serving his penance at the entrance of the Golden Temple in Amritsar.
Amritsar, Dec 4 (PTI) Shiromani Akali Dal chief Sukhbir Singh Badal was shot at by a man while he was performing the duty of 'sewadar' outside the Golden Temple here on Wednesday. Badal, who was sitting in a wheelchair, escaped unhurt as the bullet hit a wall.The man, identified as Narain Singh, was overpowered by some people standing outside the Golden Temple.Amritsar: Shiromani Akali Dal chief Sukhbir Singh Badal was shot at by a man while he was performing the duty of 'sewadar' outside the Go
A man attempted to shoot Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) chief Sukhbir Singh Badal outside the Golden Temple in Amritsar on Wednesday. The incident occurred while Badal and other SAD leaders were serving as 'sewadars' under the 'tankhah' (religious punishment) pronounced by the Akal Takht on December 2. Badal, seated in a wheelchair performing 'seva', escaped unhurt as the bullet struck a nearby wall. The assailant, identified as Narain Singh, was arrested after being overpowered by bystanrders outsid
Mr. Badal is safe; he was performing penance at the entrance of the Golden Temple in Amritsar
On Wednesday, gunfire erupted at the Golden Temple in Amritsar, Punjab, where leaders of the Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD), including party chief Sukhbir Singh Badal, were engaged in a religious penance known as 'seva.' This act of service was mandated by Sri Akal Takht Sahib as a consequence of their past actions during their governance from 2007 to 2017.
An unidentified assailant fired at former Punjab Chief Minister Sukhbir Singh Badal during his penance at Golden Temple.
Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) leader Sukhbir Singh Badal on Wednesday was attacked by a man at the entrance of the Golden Temple in Amritsar.
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