Watch: When gunman tried to assassinate Sukhbir Badal at Golden Temple in 2024
Sukhbir Singh Badal survived a harrowing second assassination attempt at the Golden Temple, where he was observing a religious ritual amidst allegations of misconduct. Quick-thinking volunteers sprang into action, deflecting the gunman's aim, causing the shot to fire harmlessly into the air. Fortunately, the attacker was swiftly arrested, raising serious questions about security measures at this…
In Nanded, India, on December 4, 2024, a gunman attempted to assassinate Sukhbir Singh Badal, president of the Shiromani Akali Dal, while he was serving religious punishment at the Golden Temple. This is the second serious attempt on the SAD leader's life; two years prior, Badal was also attacked at the Golden Temple during a penance ordered by the Akal Takht.
The gunman, identified as Narayan Singh Chaura, opened fire on Badal while he sat in a wheelchair due to a fractured leg. A video shows the attacker overpowered within seconds by volunteers who intervened to prevent the shooting. No one was injured in the attack, and the assailant was quickly apprehended by police. Despite the dramatic incident, Badal remained calm, continuing his duties as a sewadar, holding a spear, and maintaining his position at the temple entrance.
The religious punishment had been announced by Sikh high priests on December 2, 2024, in connection with the Sikhs' grievances and the pardon granted to Dera Sacha Sauda chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim. This incident highlights ongoing security concerns at the Golden Temple, a place of religious significance for Sikhs worldwide.
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