Sukhbir Singh Badal: Deadly attack on Sukhbir Singh Badal, shot near Golden Temple in Amritsar

Shiromani Akali Dal President Sukhbir Badal has been attacked in Amritsar, Punjab. He was shot at in the Golden Temple. He had come to Sri Harmandir Sahib to undergo the religious punishment given by Sri Akal Takht Sahib.

The police have arrested the accused. The incident occurred after 9 am when Sukhbir was stationed at the main gate to play the role of a sevadar. At the same time, the sound of firing in Darbar Sahib created an atmosphere of panic among the Sangat.

The accused belongs to Dal Khalsa.

According to the information, the accused has been identified as Narayan Singh Chaudhary. The accused belongs to Dera Baba Nanak and is said to be related to Dal Khalsa. After firing the bullet, the police personnel immediately caught him. The police raised the accused's hand due to which the bullet went in the air. The incident took place in front of the main gate.

The accused had come to the Golden Temple on Tuesday too.

According to sources, the accused was seen roaming in Sri Harmandir Sahib on Tuesday too. After receiving the intelligence input, the police were alert and watching him. Akali leaders alleged that the police had been negligent in providing security to Sukhbir Badal.