ASI Jasbir Singh, who was standing close to Sukhbir Badal at the entrance of the Golden Temple in plainclothes, swung into action the moment he sensed a threat to the senior Akali leader.

While security had been increased because of the presence of Sukhbir Badal and other SAD leaders, police also had info about religious groups looking to disrupt law & order.

A former terrorist on Wednesday opened fire at Shiromani Akali Dal leader Sukhbir Singh Badal from a close range at the Golden Temple here but missed the target as he was overpowered by a plainclothes policeman and subsequently whisked away.

Sukhbir Singh Badal narrowly escaped an assassination attempt while serving 'tankhaiya', or penance, at the Golden Temple. Narayan Singh Chaura, a former terrorist, fired at Badal.

Footage from the Golden Temple in Amritsar captures a bullet fired at SAD leaders, including Sukhbir Singh Badal.

The shooter, who opened fire at Punjab’s former chief minister Sukhbir Singh Badal at Amritsar’s Golden Temple, has been identified as Narain Singh Chaura, a former Babbar Khalsa International (BKI) t

Sukhbir Badal narrowly escaped an assassination attempt outside the Golden Temple, as Punjab Police swiftly apprehended the shooter, prompting both praise for their prompt action and criticism of the government's handling of security.

Narayan Singh Chawla tried to assassinate Akali Dal chief Sukhbir Singh Badal at the Golden Temple. The failed attempt by the ex-terrorist raises security concerns at the site.

Bullets were fired on Wednesday at Golden Temple premises in Punjab's Amritsar where Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) leaders, including party chief Sukhbir Singh Badal, are offering 'seva' under the religious punishments pronounced for them by Sri Akal Takht Sahib.