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A shocking incident occurred near the Golden Temple in Amritsar, Punjab, when a man opened fire at Sukhbir Singh Badal, the leader of Shiromani Akali Dal and former Deputy Chief Minister of Punjab.
#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 them by Sri Akal Takht Sahib, on 2nd December.
— ANI (@ANI) December 4, 2024
Details awaited. pic.twitter.com/CFQaoiqLkx
The attack happened at the entrance of the Golden Temple, where Badal had come to fulfill a religious punishment given by the Akal Takht, the highest Sikh religious authority. This punishment was for a past action that the Akal Takht had found inappropriate, and Badal was doing this ritual as part of his atonement.
The attacker, 68-year-old Narain Singh Chaura, is said to be the leader of a militant group called the Akal Federation. Chaura fired at Sukhbir Badal but thankfully missed. The gunshot caused panic among the large crowd of devotees and visitors at the Golden Temple, one of India's most famous religious sites.
Sukhbir Badal Former deputy CM of Punjab, adhering to the punishment pronounced by Sri Akal Takht Sahib.
— Taruni Gandhi (@TaruniGandhi) December 3, 2024
This recalls no one is above Guru Sahib. pic.twitter.com/edkAoS5eL0
However, the situation was quickly controlled. Security and others acted fast, overpowering the attacker. Chaura was arrested immediately and handed over to the police. Authorities are now investigating his reasons for the attack and any possible connections to militant groups. No one was injured during the incident, and Sukhbir Badal was unharmed.
This attack has raised serious concerns about the safety and security of the Golden Temple. Despite being one of the holiest places in India, it is now clear that even sacred sites are vulnerable to such attacks. Political and religious leaders have condemned the incident and called for stronger security measures at the Golden Temple and other places of worship.
#WATCH | Bullet fired at Golden Temple | Chandigarh: Punjab Congress president Amarinder Singh Raja Warring says, "I think this is very wrong. This should not have happened. I consider firing at Sukhbir Singh Badal, 100% negligence of the Government...This shows the condition of… pic.twitter.com/nfEqdd6KUQ
— ANI (@ANI) December 4, 2024
In response, the Punjab police have increased security at the Golden Temple and are reviewing safety procedures. This event has shocked the community, with many demanding stronger protection for both leaders and visitors to ensure their safety at religious sites.
