Sukhbir Singh Badal Attacked at Golden Temple

Aakhir Tak – In Shorts

1. Sukhbir Singh Badal was attacked at the Golden Temple entrance.
2. The shooter, Narain Singh Chaura, is a former BKI terrorist.
3. Badal remained unharmed during the incident.
4. Bystanders subdued the attacker and handed him over to the police.
5. Chaura has a history of militancy and served prison time in Punjab.

Aakhir Tak – In Depth

Incident Overview

On Wednesday, Shiromani Akali Dal leader Sukhbir Singh Badal was attacked at the entrance of the Golden Temple in Amritsar. The attacker, identified as Narain Singh Chaura, opened fire but was quickly overpowered by onlookers and handed to the police. Badal, performing religious duties at the time, escaped unharmed.

Attacker’s Background

Narain Chaura, a former member of Babbar Khalsa International (BKI), fled to Pakistan in 1984, where he played a key role in smuggling arms into Punjab. He was involved in the 2004 Burail jailbreak case, where four inmates, including Beant Singh’s assassins, escaped. Chaura served jail time in Punjab before this incident.

Context and Significance

The attack occurred while Badal was serving as a temple guard, part of a religious punishment ordered by the Akal Takht for mistakes during the 2007-2017 SAD government tenure. This incident raises concerns about security even at highly guarded sites like the Golden Temple.

Aakhir Tak – Key Takeaways to Remember

• Sukhbir Singh Badal attacked but safe.
• Attacker Narain Chaura has a militant past.
• Incident underscores ongoing security challenges.

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