Shiromani Akali Dal leader Sukhbir Singh Badal escaped a bid on his life on Wednesday when a former Khalistani terrorist fired from a close range at Punjab's ex deputy chief minister at the Golden Tem

Sukhbir Singh Badal narrowly escaped an assassination attempt while serving 'tankhaiya', or penance, at the Golden Temple. Narayan Singh Chaura, a former terrorist, fired at Badal.

Narain Singh Chaura, an alleged associate of the banned pro-Khalistan group Babbar Khalsa, was arrested on Wednesday morning for attempting to fire on former Punjab Deputy Chief Minister, Sukhbir Singh Badal,

Despite this attack, Sukhbir Singh Badal said that he would continue offering 'seva' under the religious punishments pronounced by Sri Akal Takht Sahib.

AMRITSAR – Former Deputy Chief Minister of Punjab and Akali Dal chief Sukhbir Singh Badal has begun serving the religious punishment imposed by the Akal Takht, the highest temporal body of Sikhs, for his role in a sacrilege case.

The shooter, who opened fire at Punjab’s former chief minister Sukhbir Singh Badal at Amritsar’s Golden Temple, has been identified as Narain Singh Chaura, a former Babbar Khalsa International (BKI) t

Sukhbir Badal narrowly escaped an assassination attempt outside the Golden Temple, as Punjab Police swiftly apprehended the shooter, prompting both praise for their prompt action and criticism of the government's handling of security.

Narayan Singh Chawla tried to assassinate Akali Dal chief Sukhbir Singh Badal at the Golden Temple. The failed attempt by the ex-terrorist raises security concerns at the site.

Bullets were fired on Wednesday at Golden Temple premises in Punjab's Amritsar where Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) leaders, including party chief Sukhbir Singh Badal, are offering 'seva' under the religious punishments pronounced for them by Sri Akal Takht Sahib.