‘I can’t repay’: Sukhbir Badal hugs cops who saved him from ex-terrorist’s attack at Golden Temple, shares photo
3 months, 2 weeks ago

‘I can’t repay’: Sukhbir Badal hugs cops who saved him from ex-terrorist’s attack at Golden Temple, shares photo

Live Mint  

Days after escaping a bid on his life, Shiromani Akali Dal leader Sukhbir Singh Badal expressed gratitude towards the two police officials, Jasbir Singh and Hira Singh, for saving his life. In pics | Sukhbir Singh Badal hugs Punjab Police officials While praising the two officials for their bravery, SAD leader said that “it is not an easy thing to risk life to save someone's life”. I and my family have never lost sight of the courage and loyalty shown by them in our entire life,” read a post by Sukhbir Singh Badal on X in Punjabi. Sukhbir Badal's attacker sent to police custody The attack was done by former Khalistani terrorist Narain Singh Chaura.

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‘Ignoring’ Akal Takht’s edict: SGPC members lodge dissent against SAD leaders
2 months ago

‘Ignoring’ Akal Takht’s edict: SGPC members lodge dissent against SAD leaders

Hindustan Times  

A group of SGPC members along with the representatives of various Sikh organisations on Wednesday approached the Akal Takht seeking action against Shiromani Akali Dal leaders, including Sukhbir Singh Badal, for “not complying” with the December 2 decree of the highest Sikh temporal seat in totality. A group of SGPC members on Wednesday approached the Akal Takht seeking action against …

Restore Fakhr-e-Qaum title on Parkash Singh Badal, SAD appeals to Akal Takht
2 months, 1 week ago

Restore Fakhr-e-Qaum title on Parkash Singh Badal, SAD appeals to Akal Takht

Hindustan Times  

A month-and-a-half after Parkash Singh Badal was posthumously stripped of the Panth Rattan Fakhr-e-Qaum title, the Shiromani Akali Dal on Tuesday appealed to Akal Takht to restore the honour on the SAD patriarch and five-time chief minister of Punjab. Shiromani Akali Dal senior leader Sukhbir Singh Badal addressing a gathering during a rally on the occasion of Maghi Mela in …

Sukhbir Badal appeals for unity, rebirth of trust in SAD
2 months, 1 week ago

Sukhbir Badal appeals for unity, rebirth of trust in SAD

New Indian Express  

CHANDIGARH: A little over a month after the Akal Takht declared Sukhbir Singh Badal "tankhiya", and the Shiromani Akali Dal's 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 …

Badals’ nearly three-decade SAD reign comes to an end
2 months, 1 week ago

Badals’ nearly three-decade SAD reign comes to an end

Hindustan Times  

The Shiromani Akali Dal working committee’s Friday decision to accept the resignation tendered by Sukhbir Singh Badal in November last year marks the end of an unchallenged legacy of the Badals at the helm of party affairs spanning nearly three decades. Senior SAD leaders Balwinder Singh Bhundar, Sukhbir Singh Badal and Daljit Cheema during party’s working committee meeting in Chandigarh …

Akali Dal accepts Sukhbir Singh Badal’s resignation after 2 months
2 months, 1 week ago

Akali Dal accepts Sukhbir Singh Badal’s resignation after 2 months

Live Mint  

The working committee of the Shiromani Akali Dal Friday accepted the resignation of Sukhbir Singh Badal as party chief, party leaders said. Badal had tendered his resignation as the party chief on November 16 last year but the party's working committee did not accept his resignation, appealing him to reconsider his resignation otherwise the entire committee would resign enmasse. While …

Court sends Narain Singh Chaura to 14-day judicial custody in Sukhbir Badal assassination attempt:
3 months, 1 week ago

Court sends Narain Singh Chaura to 14-day judicial custody in Sukhbir Badal assassination attempt:

Op India  

The Punjab Police on Monday presented Narain Singh Chaura, the accused in the alleged assassination attempt on Shiromani Akali Dal leader Sukhbir Singh Badal, before the Amritsar Court. Amritsar Additional Commissioner of Police Jaspal Singh told ANI that Chaura will remain in custody until December 30. “Narain Singh Chaura was produced before the court today. Advocate Jagdeep Singh Randhawa mentioned …

Clergy accepts Sukhbir’s penance, grants pardon
3 months, 1 week ago

Clergy accepts Sukhbir’s penance, grants pardon

Hindustan Times  

Akal Takht on Friday accepted Shiromani Akali Dal leader Sukhbir Singh Badal’s 10-day tankhah and freed him from the tag of ‘tankhaiya’. Sukhbir, amid a row over the party’s working committee not accepting his resignation as SAD chief, appeared before the highest Sikh temporal seat that had declared him ‘tankhaiya’ on August 30 for the mistakes committed by the Shiromani …

Sukhbir Badal seeks forgiveness at Akal Takht after completing religious penance
3 months, 1 week ago

Sukhbir Badal seeks forgiveness at Akal Takht after completing religious penance

Live Mint  

Sukhbir Singh Badal, 62, offered prayers at the Akal Takht after completing his 'tankhah' on Friday. The former Punjab deputy chief minister underwent a religious punishment pronounced on December 2 by the Akal Takht, the highest temporal body of Sikhs, for ‘mistakes’ made by the Shiromani Akali Dal and its government in Punjab from 2007 to 2017. On the second …

Chaura was accompanied by second attacker, claims Akali Dal leader Majithia
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3 months, 1 week ago

Chaura was accompanied by second attacker, claims Akali Dal leader Majithia

Hindustan Times  

Shiromani Akali Dal leader Bikram Singh Majithia on Tuesday claimed that former militant Narain Singh Chaura, who had made an assassination bid on Sukhbir Singh Badal’s life at the Golden Temple, was accompanied by a second attacker and Khalistan Commando Force terrorist Dharam Singh. In support of his claims, Majithia released a video from a December 3 CCTV camera footage …

SGPC passes resolution seeking excommunication of Sukhbir attacker Narain Singh Chaura
3 months, 1 week ago

SGPC passes resolution seeking excommunication of Sukhbir attacker Narain Singh Chaura

Hindustan Times  

The Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee on Monday passed a resolution seeking excommunication of Narain Singh Chaura, the former militant who made an assassination attempt on Shiromani Akali Dal president and former deputy chief minister Sukhbir Singh Badal outside the Golden Temple on December 4. After handing over a copy of the resolutions to Akal Takht jathedar Giani Raghbir Singh, SGPC …

Sukhbir Badal's attacker to remain in police custody till December 11
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Sukhbir Badal's attacker to remain in police custody till December 11

India Today  

A court in Amritsar on Sunday extended the police custody of Narain Singh Chaura, who recently opened fire at Shiromani Akali Dal leader Sukhbir Singh Badal at the Golden Temple, by another three days. A former Khalistani terrorist, Chaura, 68, was produced before the court amid tight security as his three-day remand was to expire on Sunday. Chaura, who is …

Reinvention or irrelevance? Why Sukhbir Badal is at a crossroads
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Reinvention or irrelevance? Why Sukhbir Badal is at a crossroads

India Today  

On December 4, amidst the solemnity of his sewa duties at the Golden Temple in Amritsar, Shiromani Akali Dal leader Sukhbir Singh Badal had an unexpected brush with danger. Since 2007, when his father Parkash Singh Badal returned as chief minister, Sukhbir had been the de facto power centre, silencing dissenters and demanding unquestioning loyalty. Panthic leaders queued at his …

On sixth day of penance, Sukhbir Badal performs ‘sewa’ in Fatehgarh Sahib
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3 months, 2 weeks ago

On sixth day of penance, Sukhbir Badal performs ‘sewa’ in Fatehgarh Sahib

Hindustan Times  

On the sixth day of his penance for “religious misconduct” on Sunday, Shiromani Akali Dal leader Sukhbir Singh Badal performed the duty of ‘sewadar’ outside a gurdwara in Fatehgarh Sahib amid tight security for an hour from 9 am. Shiromani Akali Dal leader Sukhbir Singh Badal performs 'seva' at Gurudwara Shri Fatehgarh Sahib, in Fatehgarh Sahib on Sunday. Besides the …

The spectre of its past now haunts Punjab
3 months, 2 weeks ago

The spectre of its past now haunts Punjab

Hindustan Times  

Some incidents resurrect ghosts of the past, hitting you in your face and haunting you for a long time. I would put the assassination attempt on Shiromani Akali Dal leader and former deputy chief minister Sukhbir Singh Badal among such incidents for good reason. Party stalwarts like Beant Singh and Amarinder Singh had maintained the fine balance that Parkash Singh …

Union Minister stirs row, calls Sukhbir Badal's attacker 'gem of the community'
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Union Minister stirs row, calls Sukhbir Badal's attacker 'gem of the community'

India Today  

Union Minister and grandson of former Punjab Chief Minister Beant Singh, Ravneet Singh Bittu, sparked controversy on Saturday when he called on the Shiromani Akali Dal to recognise Narain Singh Chaura, the man who attacked SAD leader Sukhbir Singh Badal, as a "Qaum de Heere" or "Gem of the community." "Narain Singh Chaura, a senior citizen, acted not out of …

Sukhbir Singh Badal: The scion after ‘penance’
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Sukhbir Singh Badal: The scion after ‘penance’

The Hindu  

Sukhbir Singh Badal, the former Deputy Chief Minister of Punjab and president of the Shiromani Akali Dal, is at the centre of attention after he survived an assassination bid by a pro-Khalistan sympathiser. On December 2, Akal Takht, the highest Sikh temporal seat, had pronounced religious punishment for Mr. Badal and several other Akali Dal leaders for the “mistakes” committed …

Sukhbir Badal performs ‘sewa’ at Fatehgarh Sahib gurdwara in Punjab
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Sukhbir Badal performs ‘sewa’ at Fatehgarh Sahib gurdwara in Punjab

Hindustan Times  

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.Sukhbir, who was on 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. …

SGPC members seek excommunication of Sukhbir attacker
3 months, 2 weeks ago

SGPC members seek excommunication of Sukhbir attacker

Hindustan Times  

While a section of Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee met Akal Takht jathedar Giani Raghbir Singh on Saturday, urging him to excommunicate former militant Narain Singh Chaura who made an assassination attempt on Shiromani Akali Dal president and former deputy CM Sukhbir Singh Badal at the entrance of Golden Temple, radical Sikh leaders sought punishment for a youth Akali Dal leader …

Sukhbir Singh Badal attacked: ‘Why accused not arrested’, ask Akali leaders
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Sukhbir Singh Badal attacked: ‘Why accused not arrested’, ask Akali leaders

Hindustan Times  

Shiromani Akali Dal leaders condemned the Punjab government for the recent attack on party chief Sukhbir Singh Badal on Saturday and called for immediate action against those responsible, reported news agency ANI. Anti-riot police officials produce Narain Singh Chaura, who opened fire at Sukhbir Singh Badal Daljit Singh Cheema, an SAD leader and former education minister of Punjab, alleged bias …

Union Minister defends Sukhbir Badal's attacker: Emotional, not terrorist
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Union Minister defends Sukhbir Badal's attacker: Emotional, not terrorist

India Today  

Union Minister Ravneet Singh Bittu on Saturday defended ex-terrorist Narain Singh Chaura and claimed he opened fire ar Shiromani Akali Dal leader Sukhbir Singh Badal outside the Golden Temple because his emotions got the better of him. “When Sukhbir Badal himself admitted the sacrilege, Chaura got emotional and fired a bullet at him, which missed and hit the wall,” Bittu …

Assassination bid on Sukhbir Badal state-sponsored plot: SAD
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Assassination bid on Sukhbir Badal state-sponsored plot: SAD

Hindustan Times  

Terming the assassination attempt on Shiromani Akali Dal leader Sukhbir Singh Badal as an assault on Sikh traditions and a deep-rooted conspiracy to finish the Akali leadership, the party’s core committee on Friday decided to approach Punjab governor Gulab Chand Kataria to seek an impartial probe. Shiromani Akali Dal leader Sukhbir Singh Badal serves the 'tankhah' given to him by …

After bid on Sukhbir’s life, Punjab Police tighten security of Akali leaders
3 months, 2 weeks ago

After bid on Sukhbir’s life, Punjab Police tighten security of Akali leaders

Hindustan Times  

In wake of the assassination bid on former deputy chief minister and Shiromani Akali Dal leader Sukhbir Singh Badal, Punjab Police has tightened the security of all leaders who have been awarded tankhah by the Akal Takht. According to top functionaries of the Punjab Police, Akali leaders, including SAD working president Balwinder Bhunder, Daljeet Singh Cheema, Sucha Singh Langah, Maheshinder …

'Can't Repay Courage...': Sukhbir Singh Badal Shares Heartfelt Note For 2 Cops For Saving Life
3 months, 2 weeks ago

'Can't Repay Courage...': Sukhbir Singh Badal Shares Heartfelt Note For 2 Cops For Saving Life

ABP News  

Shiromani Akali Dal chief Sukhbir Singh Badal shared a heartfelt note for two Punjab police personnel who saved his life during an assassination bid on him at the Golden Temple. The former Punjab deputy chief minister shared photos of Assistant Sub-Inspectors Jasbir Singh and Hira Singh, who are part of his security detail. ASI Jasbir Singh and ASI Hira Singh …

‘Part of family’: Sukhbir Badal's heartfelt note for 2 Punjab Police ASIs who saved his life at Golden Temple
3 months, 2 weeks ago

‘Part of family’: Sukhbir Badal's heartfelt note for 2 Punjab Police ASIs who saved his life at Golden Temple

Hindustan Times  

Sukhbir Singh Badal of the Shiromani Akali Dal expressed heartfelt gratitude to the two Punjab Police personnel who saved his life during a firing attack on Wednesday. May God bless them with long life, good health and all happiness.” The former Punjab deputy chief minister narrowly escaped an assassination attempt on Wednesday when ex-Khalistani terrorist Narain Singh Chaura fired at …

Sukhbir Singh Badal hugs 2 cops for saving his life
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Sukhbir Singh Badal hugs 2 cops for saving his life

India Today  

Sukhbir Singh Badal, leader of the Shiromani Akali Dal, hugged two police officials on Thursday for saving his life during an assassination attempt at the Golden Temple in Amritsar. A former Khalistani terrorist, Narain Singh Chaura, fired at Badal from close range on Wednesday, but the shot missed as plainclothes policemen overpowered the attacker. Badal shared pictures of Assistant Sub-Inspectors …

Sukhbir attacker a ‘lone wolf’, says early police probe
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Sukhbir attacker a ‘lone wolf’, says early police probe

Hindustan Times  

Chandigarh: Narain Singh Chaura, who attempted to assassinate former deputy chief minister Sukhbir Badal at the Golden Temple, acted alone and was “self-motivated,” preliminary police investigation revealed, even as Badal returned on Thursday to take up sewadar duty as part of his atonement. Narain Singh Chaura, who attempted to assassinate former deputy chief minister Sukhbir Badal at the Golden Temple, …

Attack on Badal a wake-up call
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Attack on Badal a wake-up call

Hindustan Times  

A state ravaged by militancy where passions continue to run high on hot-button religious issues. In many ways, the failed assassination bid on Shiromani Akali Dal leader and former chief minister Sukhbir Singh Badal had all the makings of a perfect storm. The stroke of luck, and bravery, on display at the Golden Temple in Amritsar on Wednesday should not …

Golden Temple shooting incident: Accused Narain Singh Chaura sent to 3-day police custody
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Golden Temple shooting incident: Accused Narain Singh Chaura sent to 3-day police custody

Live Mint  

A local court in Amritsar on Thursday sent Narain Singh Chaura, accused of attempting to shoot Shiromani Akali Dal chief Sukhbir Singh Badal at the Golden Temple, to three days of police custody. Deputy Superintendent of Police Rashpal Singh confirmed the remand, stating, "We presented Narain Singh Chaura before the court and the judge gave 3 days remand. Narain Singh …

Sukhbir Badal returns to ‘sewadar’ duty at Takht Kesgarh Sahib, day after assassination attempt at Golden Temple
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3 months, 2 weeks ago

Sukhbir Badal returns to ‘sewadar’ duty at Takht Kesgarh Sahib, day after assassination attempt at Golden Temple

Live Mint  

Sukhbir Singh Badal, the leader of the Shiromani Akali Dal, made a public appearance on Thursday performing his ‘sewadar duties’ at Takht Kesgarh Sahib in Punjab's Rupnagar district. As per the decree, Sukhbir Badal must serve as a sewadar at several prominent Sikh shrines, including Takht Damdama Sahib, Darbar Sahib in Muktsar, and Fatehgarh Sahib for two days each, followed …

Sukhbir Badal performs sewadar duty at Takht Kesgarh Sahib
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Sukhbir Badal performs sewadar duty at Takht Kesgarh Sahib

Deccan Chronicle  

Punjab: Shiromani Akali Dal president Sukhbir Singh Badal on Thursday took on the role of a ‘sewadar’ at the revered Takht Kesgarh Sahib in Punjab’s Rupnagar district. In a humble gesture, the leader was seen cleaning footwear of devotees and assisting visitors outside the holy site, one of Sikhism’s five Takhts, which holds immense religious and historical significance. Political analysts …

Sukhbir Badal, day after assassination bid, performs ‘sewa’ at Takht Kesgarh Sahib in Punjab's Rupnagar
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Sukhbir Badal, day after assassination bid, performs ‘sewa’ at Takht Kesgarh Sahib in Punjab's Rupnagar

Hindustan Times  

Sukhbir Singh Badal of the Shiromani Akali Dal on Thursday performed 'sewadar' outside Takht Kesgarh Sahib in Punjab's Rupnagar district amid tight security after he faced an attempt on his life the day before, reported news agency PTI. Shiromani Akali Dal leader Sukhbir Singh Badal serves his Tankhah at the Golden Temple on Wednesday The former Punjab deputy chief minister, …

Sukhbir Singh Badal Reaches Next Stop For 'Seva' Day After Assassination Bid: Watch
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3 months, 2 weeks ago

Sukhbir Singh Badal Reaches Next Stop For 'Seva' Day After Assassination Bid: Watch

ABP News  

Shiromani Akali Dal chief Sukhbir Singh Badal performed the duty of 'sewadar' outside Takht Kesgarh Sahib in Punjab's Rupnagar district amid tight security. Badal is undergoing a religious punishment pronounced by the Akal Takht, the temporal Sikh body, for "mistakes" committed by the Shiromani Akali Dal government in Punjab during its tenure from 2007 to 2017. #WATCH | Punjab: Shiromani …

OPINION | Attack on Sukhbir Badal: Who is behind it?
3 months, 2 weeks ago

OPINION | Attack on Sukhbir Badal: Who is behind it?

India TV News  

A major assassination bid was averted at Golden Temple, Amritsar on Wednesday when an ex-terrorist fired at Shiromani Akali Dal leader Sukhbir Singh Badal, who was performing sewadar duty at the temple as part of his penance rites. An alert Punjab Police ASI, Jasbir Singh, in plainclothes, pounced upon the assailant Narain Singh Chaura when he pulled out a 9 …

Ex-terrorist who shot at Sukhbir Badal seen with cop before attack: Akali leader
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Ex-terrorist who shot at Sukhbir Badal seen with cop before attack: Akali leader

India Today  

Shiromani Akali Dal leader Bikram Singh Majithia has claimed that a police officer in Amritsar was seen shaking hands with Narain Singh Chaura, who shot at party leader Sukhbir Singh Badal, while he was performing 'sewa' as part of a religious punishment at the Golden Temple. "CP Amritsar Mr Gurpreet Bhullar, when S Sukhbir Singh Badal was doing 'sewa', your …

Attack on Sukhbir: SAD calls for NIA probe as blame game erupts
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Attack on Sukhbir: SAD calls for NIA probe as blame game erupts

Hindustan Times  

Chandigarh/Amritsar : A political slugfest erupted on Wednesday following an assassination attempt on former Punjab deputy chief minister Sukhbir Singh Badal in Amritsar, with the opposition Congress and Bharatiya Janata Party criticising the Aam Aadmi Party -led government over the “deteriorating” law and order situation state, while the ruling party called the attack a “conspiracy to defame Punjab and Punjabis”. …

Attack on Sukhbir Badal lays bare chinks in security
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Attack on Sukhbir Badal lays bare chinks in security

Hindustan Times  

A former militant’s assassination attempt on Shiromani Akali Dal president Sukhbir Singh Badal at the Golden Temple was foiled on Wednesday, exposing serious security lapses despite his Z-plus protection status. Narain Singh Chaura, 68, a known militant figure wanted in several terror-related cases, attempted to shoot Sukhbir from point-blank range while the former deputy chief minister was performing sewa at …

Attack on Sukhbir: Also probing if attack a ploy to gain sympathy, says Amritsar top cop Bhullar; Majithia hits back
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Attack on Sukhbir: Also probing if attack a ploy to gain sympathy, says Amritsar top cop Bhullar; Majithia hits back

Hindustan Times  

Amritsar police commissioner Gurpreet Singh Bhullar on Wednesday kicked up a row by saying that the police are also investigating if the assassination bid on SAD leader Sukhbir Singh Badal was a ploy to garner sympathy, prompting a sharp reaction from Akali leader Bikram Singh Majithia who alleged that police have failed to do their job properly. SAD immediately countered …

Alarm after brazen bid on Badal’s life
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Alarm after brazen bid on Badal’s life

Hindustan Times  

A former militant’s assassination attempt on Shiromani Akali Dal leader Sukhbir Singh Badal at the Golden Temple despite his Z-plus protection status and the sensitivity of the location exposed serious security lapses on Wednesday. A Punjab Police officer fends off the shooter, Narain Singh Chaura, who opened fire at Sukhbir Singh Badal at the Golden Temple complex on Wednesday morning. …

Top News, 4 Dec: Sukhbir Badal attacked, Fadnavis to take oath as Maha CM, RBI MPC meeting & more
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Top News, 4 Dec: Sukhbir Badal attacked, Fadnavis to take oath as Maha CM, RBI MPC meeting & more

Live Mint  

Sukhbir Singh Badal being shot at Golden Temple to BJP's decision to Devendra Fadnavis as Maharashtra CM to RBC MPC meet, here are today's top stories. Devendra Fadnavis to take oath as Maharashtra CM tomorrow Bharatiya Janata Party leader Devendra Fadnavis is all set to be sworn in as Maharashtra's next chief minister. Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and former …

Arvind Kejriwal Alleges Conspiracy Over Sukhbir Badal Assassination Attempt 'Big Conspiracy To Defame Punjab'
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3 months, 2 weeks ago

Arvind Kejriwal Alleges Conspiracy Over Sukhbir Badal Assassination Attempt 'Big Conspiracy To Defame Punjab'

ABP News  

AAP convenor and former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Wednesday condemned the assassination attempt on Shiromani Akali Dal President Sukhbir Singh Badal, calling it a 'big conspiracy.' "Today an incident happened in Punjab, someone tried to shoot at former Deputy CM Sukhbir Badal but due to the alertness of Punjab Police, a big accident was averted. #WATCH | AAP …

How an alert Punjab Police ASI thwarted murder bid on Sukhbir Badal
3 months, 2 weeks ago

How an alert Punjab Police ASI thwarted murder bid on Sukhbir Badal

Deccan Chronicle  

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 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 …

Indian politician serving religious punishment at Golden Temple shot at
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Indian politician serving religious punishment at Golden Temple shot at

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Mr Badal, former deputy chief minister of the western …

Who is Narain Singh Chaura, the man who attempted to shoot Sukhbir Singh Badal at Golden Temple?
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3 months, 2 weeks ago

Who is Narain Singh Chaura, the man who attempted to shoot Sukhbir Singh Badal at Golden Temple?

Firstpost  

Shiromani Akali Dal chief Sukhbir Singh Badal narrowly escaped an assassination attempt when Narain Singh Chaura allegedly fired at him outside the Golden Temple in Punjab’s Amritsar. According to the police, 68-year-old Chaura has links to the Khalistani movement Narain Chaura approached Sukhbir Singh Badal and tried to shoot him at the Golden Temple gate. Image Courtesy: @Anti_Separatist/X Sukhbir Singh …

Sukhbir Badal assassination bid: Top cop lauds Punjab Police; Opposition slams Bhagwant Mann govt
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Sukhbir Badal assassination bid: Top cop lauds Punjab Police; Opposition slams Bhagwant Mann govt

Hindustan Times  

Shiromani Akali Dal leader Sukhbir Singh Badal had a close shave on Wednesday after a man opened fire, pointing the weapon towards him while he was performing the duty of 'sewadar' outside the Golden Temple in Punjab's Amritsar on Wednesday. CM Mann lauds promptness of Punjab police Reacting to the incident, Punjab chief minister Bhagwant Mann said on X, “Punjab …

'Big Conspiracy', 'Condemnable': Opposition Slams AAP After Sukhbir Badal Attacked At Golden Temple
3 months, 2 weeks ago

'Big Conspiracy', 'Condemnable': Opposition Slams AAP After Sukhbir Badal Attacked At Golden Temple

ABP News  

After Shiromani Akali Dal chief Sukhbir Singh Badal was attacked outside the Golden Temple on Wednesday, party leader Daljit Singh Cheema said that it was a “big conspiracy to push Punjab back into the fire”. An attack on S. Sukhbir Singh Badal in the sacred premises of Sri Harmandir Sahib is not just a security lapse but a grave breach …

Khalistani terrorist Narain Singh Chaura tried to kill Badal
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Khalistani terrorist Narain Singh Chaura tried to kill Badal

Op India  

On 4th November, Khalistani terrorist Narain Singh Chaura attempted to assassinate the former Chief Minister of Punjab and Shiromani Akali Dal chief, Sukhbir Singh Badal, at the Golden Temple in Amritsar. #WATCH | Punjab: Bullets fired at Golden Temple premises in Amritsar where SAD leaders, including party chief Sukhbir Singh Badal, are offering 'seva' under the religious punishments pronounced for …

Sukhbir Singh Badal survives assassination attempt at Golden Temple; shooter held
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Sukhbir Singh Badal survives assassination attempt at Golden Temple; shooter held

Hindustan Times  

Former deputy chief minister Sukhbir Singh Badal, 62, on Wednesday survived an assassination attempt at Amritsar’s Golden Temple while performing sewa as penance for “mistakes” during the Shiromani Akali Dal rule in Punjab. Badal and former Union minister Sukhdev Singh Dhindsa arrived on wheelchairs with placards acknowledging their mistakes, including failure to punish those guilty of the 2015 sacrilege incidents …

He Will Continue Serving Punishment: SAD Leader After Attack On Sukhbir Singh Badal
3 months, 2 weeks ago

He Will Continue Serving Punishment: SAD Leader After Attack On Sukhbir Singh Badal

ABP News  

Shiromani Akali Dal chief Sukhbir Singh Badal, who was attacked on Golden Temple premises, will continue offering 'seva' under the religious punishments pronounced by Sri Akal Takht Sahib, party leader Balwinder Singh Bhunder said. #WATCH | Bullet fired at Golden Temple | Amritsar, Punjab: SAD leader Balwinder Singh Bhunder says, ".This is the place of Wahe Guru, He protects us. …

Video shows the moment Narain Singh Chaura opened fire at Sukhbir Badal
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Video shows the moment Narain Singh Chaura opened fire at Sukhbir Badal

Hindustan Times  

The Shiromani Akali Dal said its top leader Sukhbir Singh Badal had a narrow escape on Wednesday morning after a man opened fire outside the Golden Temple, targeting the leader, while he was performing the duty of 'sewadar' as part of the religious punishment pronounced on him by the Sikh clergy. At the time of the incident, Narain Singh Chaura …

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