Assassination Bid On Sukhbir Singh Badal During His Penance At Golden Temple, Suspect Arrested
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Sukhbir Singh Badal began serving his penance on Tuesday morning, a day after he was directed to perform as a ‘sewadar' A man opened fire at Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) chief and former Punjab Deputy Chief Minister Sukhbir Singh Badal while he was serving his punishment at Amritsar’s Golden Temple on Wednesday morning. Police have arrested the suspect and are questioning him. The suspect has been identified as Narayan Singh Chaura, a former member of Babbar Khalsa International (BKI), one of the oldest Khalistani separatist groups. Additional Deputy Commissioner Of Police (ADCP) Harpal Singh said the security arrangements were proper, but the shooter tried to do some mischief and could not succeed. Amritsar Police Commissioner Gurpreet Singh Bhullar said personnel Rishpal Singh, Jasbir and Parminder displayed alertness and foiled the attempt. He said Narayan Singh Chaura (attacker), who has a criminal record, has been arrested and a case has been registered. Amritsar MP and...