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

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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 Badal was fired at by a man on Wednesday while he was carrying out his “sewadar” duties outside the holy shrine of Golden Temple in Punjab’s Amritsar. Sukhbir Singh Badal performs ‘sewa’ at the Golden Temple on the eve of the party’s 103rd foundation day, in Amritsar, December 13, 2023.

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Court sends Narain Singh Chaura to 14-day judicial custody in Sukhbir Badal assassination attempt:
3 weeks, 4 days 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 …

Dal Khalsa objects to demands of excommunicating Sukhbir attacker Narain Chaura
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1 month ago

Dal Khalsa objects to demands of excommunicating Sukhbir attacker Narain Chaura

Hindustan Times  

Reacting sharply to the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee executive committee resolution seeking excommunication of Narain Singh Chaura from the community, the Dal Khalsa condemned the move claiming that it will set a bad precedent and may deepen the wedge between moderate and hardliner Sikhs. Narain Singh Chaura being produced in court in Amritsar. It is pertinent to mention that SGPC …

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

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

Union minister Ravneet Bittu sparks row with remarks hailing Sukhbir Badal's attacker: ‘Gem of community’
1 month ago

Union minister Ravneet Bittu sparks row with remarks hailing Sukhbir Badal's attacker: ‘Gem of community’

Hindustan Times  

Union minister Ravneet Singh Bittu, grandson of former Punjab Chief Minister Beant Singh, stirred controversy on Saturday by urging the Shiromani Akali Dal to recognise as a “Qaum de Heere” or “Gem of the community” Narain Singh Chaura, who opened fire towards SAD leader Sukhbir Singh Badal in an alleged assassination bid earlier this week. Saying that Chaura’s actions were …

Union Minister Ravneet Singh Bittu Demands 'Gem Of Community' Award For Man Who Attacked Sukhbir Badal
1 month ago

Union Minister Ravneet Singh Bittu Demands 'Gem Of Community' Award For Man Who Attacked Sukhbir Badal

ABP News  

Sukhbir Badal Attacked: Union Minister Ravneet Singh Bittu on Saturday suggested that the man who tried to kill Shiromani Akali Dal leader Sukhbir Singh Badal At Golden Temple this week should be honoured with the title of "Qaum Da Heera". Bittu, the grandson of former Punjab Chief Minister Beant Singh, who was assassinated in 1995, said, "If my grandfather's killer, …

Union Minister stirs row, calls Sukhbir Badal's attacker 'gem of the community'
1 month 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 attacked: ‘Why accused not arrested’, ask Akali leaders
1 month 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
1 month 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
1 month 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 …

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

Sukhbir Singh Badal hugs 2 cops for saving his life
1 month 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 …

Golden Temple shooting incident: Accused Narain Singh Chaura sent to 3-day police custody
1 month 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, day after assassination bid, performs ‘sewa’ at Takht Kesgarh Sahib in Punjab's Rupnagar
1 month 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, …

Exclusive interview: 'Trump spells trouble for Khalistanis' says Sukhi Chahal, Member of Hindus for America Caucus
1 month ago

Exclusive interview: 'Trump spells trouble for Khalistanis' says Sukhi Chahal, Member of Hindus for America Caucus

India Today  

In a shocking incident that has sent ripples through the Sikh community, an assassination attempt was made on Sukhbir Singh Badal, a prominent leader of the Shiromani Akali Dal, while he was performing his duties as a ‘sewadar’ at the Golden Temple in Amritsar. In an exclusive interview, Mr. Sukhi Chahal shared his insights on the escalating threat of Khalistani …

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

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

Indian politician serving religious punishment at Golden Temple shot at
1 month, 1 week 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 …

Sukhbir Badal assassination bid: Wife of accused Narain Singh Chaura says ‘he went saying he had to attend…’
1 month, 1 week ago

Sukhbir Badal assassination bid: Wife of accused Narain Singh Chaura says ‘he went saying he had to attend…’

Live Mint  

Sukhbir Badal assassination bid: The wife of the accused who fired at Shiromani Akali Dal leader Sukhbir Singh Badal while performing 'sewa' outside the Golden Temple said on Wednesday that “what he did was not right.” The shooter has been identified as Narain Singh Chaura, a resident of Dera Baba Nanak. Speaking to media persons, Jasmeet Kaur, wife of accused …

Khalistani terrorist Narain Singh Chaura tried to kill Badal
1 month, 1 week 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
1 month, 1 week 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 …

Video shows the moment Narain Singh Chaura opened fire at Sukhbir Badal
1 month, 1 week 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 …

Who is Narain Singh Chaura, the ex-Khalistani militant who fired at former Punjab Dy CM Sukhbir Badal?
1 month, 1 week ago

Who is Narain Singh Chaura, the ex-Khalistani militant who fired at former Punjab Dy CM Sukhbir Badal?

Live Mint  

Former Punjab Deputy Chief Minister, Sukhbir Badal, was shot at by a man while he was performing the duty of 'sevadar' outside the Golden Temple on Wednesday. The man who tried to fire bullets at the former deputy chief minister of Punjab has been identified as Narain Singh Chaura. The Sikh clergy at theAkal Takht pronounced the punishment in the …

Who is Narain Singh Chaura, former Khalistani militant who opened fire at Sukhbir Singh Badal at Golden Temple?
1 month, 1 week ago

Who is Narain Singh Chaura, former Khalistani militant who opened fire at Sukhbir Singh Badal at Golden Temple?

Hindustan Times  

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 in Punjab's Amritsar on Wednesday. People catch a man who allegedly opened fire at Shiromani Akali Dal leader Sukhbir Singh Badal while the latter was serving the 'tankhah' given by the Akal Takht at the …

Sukhbir Badal attack news: ‘Was sitting by Guru Ram Das Dwar when…,’ Daljit Cheema shares how it happened
1 month, 1 week ago

Sukhbir Badal attack news: ‘Was sitting by Guru Ram Das Dwar when…,’ Daljit Cheema shares how it happened

Live Mint  

Sukhbir Badal attack news:A man shot at Shiromani Akali Dal leader Sukhbir Singh Badal while he was performing the duty of 'sewadar' outside the Golden Temple in Amritsar on Wednesday. ADCP Harpal Singh said, "There were proper security arrangements here.Sukhbir ji was properly covered.Narayan Singh Chaura was here yesterday as well.Today too, he first paid obeisance to the Guru." Sukhbir …

Sukhbir Badal attack news: Moment of shooting caught on video; bullet hits Golden Temple wall
1 month, 1 week ago

Sukhbir Badal attack news: Moment of shooting caught on video; bullet hits Golden Temple wall

Live Mint  

Sukhbir Badal Attack News: Shiromani Akali Dal leader Sukhbir Singh Badal was shot at by a man while performing his duty as a ‘sewadar’ outside the Golden Temple in Amritsar on Wednesday. Pronouncing the ‘tankhah’ for Badal and other leaders for the “mistakes” committed by the Shiromani Akali Dal government in Punjab from 2007 to 2017, the Sikh clergy at …

Man opens fire at Sukhbir Badal outside Golden Temple, nabbed
1 month, 1 week ago

Man opens fire at Sukhbir Badal outside Golden Temple, nabbed

Deccan Chronicle  

Amritsar, Dec 4 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 …

Man tries to shoot Sukhbir Badal at Amritsar's Golden Temple, arrested
1 month, 1 week ago

Man tries to shoot Sukhbir Badal at Amritsar's Golden Temple, arrested

Hindustan Times  

Bullets were fired on Wednesday at Golden Temple premises in Punjab's Amritsar where Shiromani Akali Dal leaders, including party chief Sukhbir Singh Badal, are offering 'seva' under the religious punishments pronounced for them by Sri Akal Takht Sahib. Police arrest a man who attempted to shoot Sukhbir Singh Badal outside Golden temple in Amritsar on Wednesday. Sukhbir Badal's religious punishment …

'What he did wasn't right': Khalistani terrorist's wife as blame game continues over Badal assassination bid
1 month, 1 week ago

'What he did wasn't right': Khalistani terrorist's wife as blame game continues over Badal assassination bid

New Indian Express  

CHANDIGARH: Babbar Khalsa International 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 …

Sukhbir Badal escapes assassination bid at Golden Temple, Pak angle being probed
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1 month, 1 week ago

Sukhbir Badal escapes assassination bid at Golden Temple, Pak angle being probed

India Today  

A former Babbar Khalsa International terrorist opened fire at Shiromani Akali Dal leader Sukhbir Singh Badal at the entrance of the Golden Temple in Amritsar on Wednesday. WHAT WE KNOW ABOUT THE GOLDEN TEMPLE SHOOTER Sources said Chaura had crossed over to Pakistan in 1984 and was instrumental in smuggling large consignments of weapons and explosives into Punjab. The Akali …

Sukhbir Badal assassination bid: Will the shooting garner sympathy for Akali Dal?
1 month, 1 week ago

Sukhbir Badal assassination bid: Will the shooting garner sympathy for Akali Dal?

India Today  

The assassination bid on Sukhbir Badal outside the Golden Temple has stirred a hornet’s nest, beginning a debate about its potential impact on the political future of the panthic party. Badal, the leader of the Shiromani Akali Dal and former Deputy Chief Minister of Punjab, survived an assassination attempt by terrorist Narayan Singh Chaura while performing 'sewa' after being religiously …

Who is Narain Chaura, the Khalistani leader who fired at Sukhbir Badal?
1 month, 1 week ago

Who is Narain Chaura, the Khalistani leader who fired at Sukhbir Badal?

India Today  

Narain Singh Chaura, who has a long history of involvement in militancy and Khalistani activities in Punjab, attempted to shoot at former Shiromani Akali Dal chief Sukhbir Singh Badal inside the Golden Temple in Amritsar on Wednesday. Chaura, who has been associated with banned organisations like Babbar Khalsa International, has around a dozen cases lodged against him, including charges of …

Wife of Narain Chaura who shot at Sukhbir Badal says no clue about the incident at Golden Temple
1 month, 1 week ago

Wife of Narain Chaura who shot at Sukhbir Badal says no clue about the incident at Golden Temple

India Today  

The wife of Narain Singh Chaura, the terrorist who opened fire at Shiromani Akali Dal leader Sukhbir Singh Badal outside the Golden Temple on Wednesday, said she had no knowledge of the incident. Chaura, a former Babbar Khalsa International terrorist, fired at Sukhbir Badal at the entrance of the Golden Temple in Amritsar from close range while Badal was performing …

Sukhbir Badal, other Akali Dal leaders begin ‘penance’ for ‘mistakes’
1 month, 1 week ago

Sukhbir Badal, other Akali Dal leaders begin ‘penance’ for ‘mistakes’

The Hindu  

A day after Akal Takht – the highest Sikh temporal seat awarded religious punishment to Sukhbir Singh Badal, former Punjab deputy Chief Minister and Shiromani Akali Dal leader for his ‘mistakes’, he was on Tuesday seen at the Golden Temple complex in Punjab’s Amritsar performing the penance. The Akal Takht had on December 2, awarded religious punishments for Mr. Badal …

Age is Just a Number: At 94, Parkash Singh Badal Still at the Core of SAD Strategy for 2022 Punjab Battle
3 years, 1 month ago

Age is Just a Number: At 94, Parkash Singh Badal Still at the Core of SAD Strategy for 2022 Punjab Battle

News 18  

Even though Sukhbir Singh Badal will lead the campaign for the Shiromani Akali Dal in the high-octane Punjab assembly elections, the party is still counting heavily on the crowd-pulling charisma of its patriarch Parkash Singh Badal who turned 94 on Wednesday. With the 2022 elections being crucial for the party, which was voted out last time, and had to part …

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