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Sukhbir Badal Shot at During Visit to Golden Temple; Khalistani Connection Suspected

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Sukhbir Badal Shot at During Visit to Golden Temple; Khalistani Connection Suspected

Synopsis

Sukhbir Singh Badal, Shiromani Akali Dal leader, was attacked by alleged Khalistani activist Narayan Singh Chaura at the Golden Temple in Amritsar. A bullet was fired, but no one was injured. Chaura, who had been at the temple the previous day and earlier that morning, was arrested by the police.

Sukhbir Singh Badal Attacked by Alleged Khalistani Activist at Golden Temple

On Wednesday, Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) leader Sukhbir Singh Badal was attacked by an alleged Khalistani activist, Narayan Singh Chaura, at the entrance of the Golden Temple in Amritsar. The incident occurred as Badal was entering the temple complex, where Chaura fired a bullet. Fortunately, no one was injured during the attack.

Chaura, who had been at the Golden Temple the previous day and earlier on Wednesday morning, was quickly apprehended by the police. Authorities have started an investigation to understand the motives behind the attack, and whether it is linked to Khalistani separatism.

The shooting sent shockwaves through the community, considering the historical significance of the Golden Temple, a revered Sikh place of worship, and its associations with past political conflicts.

Sukhbir Singh Badal, who serves as the former Deputy Chief Minister of Punjab, has condemned the attack. The Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) party has also called for strict action against those involved in the incident, urging the authorities to ensure peace and security in the region.

Police are continuing their investigation into the identity and intentions of Narayan Singh Chaura, while security around the Golden Temple has been increased following the incident.

On December 2, a bullet was fired within the premises of the Golden Temple in Amritsar, where Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) leaders, including party chief Sukhbir Singh Badal, were performing ‘seva’ (selfless service). The seva was being carried out in accordance with the religious punishments pronounced by Sri Akal Takht Sahib, the highest temporal authority of the Sikh religion.

The shooting occurred as the SAD leaders were engaged in their religious duties, but fortunately, no one was injured. The incident has raised concerns regarding security within the holy site, especially given its historical and religious significance.

The authorities are investigating the attack, and the assailant, identified as Narayan Singh Chaura, has been apprehended. His motives are still being explored, particularly in connection to the Khalistani separatist movement. Security at the Golden Temple has been heightened in response to the incident.

“There were proper security arrangements here… Sukhbir ji was properly covered (given cover)… Narayan Singh Chaura (the assailant) was here yesterday as well… Today too, he first paid obeisance to the Guru,” ANI quoted ADCP Harpal Singh as saying.

This statement was made following the attack on Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) leader Sukhbir Singh Badal at the Golden Temple. Despite the presence of security, the assailant, Narayan Singh Chaura, was able to carry out the attack after paying respects at the temple. Authorities are now investigating the assailant’s actions, including his previous visits to the Golden Temple and his intentions behind the shooting.

Sukhbir Singh Badal’s penance

On Tuesday, Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) leader Sukhbir Singh Badal, dressed in blue ‘sewadar’ clothes, was seen performing his religious punishment outside the Golden Temple. Despite having a fractured leg and seated in a wheelchair, Badal held a spear in one hand as part of his penance. This came after the Sikh clergy, on Monday, pronounced the ‘tankhah’ (religious punishment) for Badal and other leaders due to “mistakes” made during the Shiromani Akali Dal’s rule in Punjab from 2007 to 2017.

The punishment included serving as a ‘sewadar’, where both Badal and senior Akali leader Sukhdev Singh Dhindsa, who was also in a wheelchair due to his age, performed their duties for an hour. Badal and Dhindsa wore small boards around their necks, acknowledging their “misdeeds.” Meanwhile, former Punjab minister Bikram Singh Majithia was seen washing utensils as part of his punishment.

The act of ‘seva’ was a demonstration of their repentance, as ordered by the Sikh clergy at the Akal Takht, which also included washing dishes and cleaning shoes at the Golden Temple.

Despite the strict security measures in place, Badal was attacked by alleged Khalistani activist Narayan Singh Chaura, who fired a bullet at the premises but caused no injuries.Before the pronouncement of the religious punishment (tankhah), Sukhbir Singh Badal acknowledged his mistakes, including the controversial decision to pardon Dera Sacha Sauda chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh in a 2007 blasphemy case during the Shiromani Akali Dal’s (SAD) rule in Punjab. This admission of guilt played a significant role in the Akal Takht’s decision to impose the punishment.

The ‘tankhah’ was announced nearly three months after Sukhbir Badal was declared ‘tankhaiya’ (guilty of religious misconduct) by the Akal Takht, the highest authority of the Sikh community.

Akal Takht Jathedar Giani Raghbir Singh also directed other Akali leaders, including Sucha Singh Langah, Hira Singh Gabria, Balwinder Singh Bhundar, and Daljit Singh, to face similar penalties for their actions during the SAD’s tenure. The punishment was part of an effort to address what the Sikh clergy considered mistakes made by the leadership during their time in power.

As part of the religious punishment (tankhah), Akal Takht Jathedar Giani Raghbir Singh also instructed several other Akali leaders to perform specific acts of penance. In addition to the physical tasks, the leaders were required to listen to ‘kirtan’ (devotional hymns) for one hour to reflect on their mistakes.

Other prominent Akali leaders, including Bibi Jagir Kaur, Prem Singh Chandumajra, Surjit Singh Rakhra, Bikram Singh Majithia, Mahesh Inder Singh Grewal, Charanjit Singh Atwal, and Adesh Partap Singh Kairon, were directed to clean the washrooms at the Golden Temple for one hour. This act of ‘seva’ (selfless service) was a part of their punishment for their involvement in the actions of the Shiromani Akali Dal during their time in power. The imposition of the ‘tankhah’ was seen as a way to atone for what the Sikh clergy viewed as misdeeds.

Courtesy: India Today

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