Chandigarh: A man attempted to shoot Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) leader Sukhbir Singh Badal at the Golden Temple premises in Amritsar, Punjab, on Wednesday.
The shooter, identified as Narain Singh Chaura, allegedly a former militant, was arrested on the spot.
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According to eyewitnesses, Chaura was standing close to Badal when he opened fire.
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However, a ‘sewadar’ (volunteer) at the Golden Temple nearby pushed Chaura’s hand upwards, saving Badal’s life.
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Chaura, a resident of Dera Baba Nanak area, is said to be the mastermind behind the 2004 Burail jailbreak, which helped pro-Khalistani outfit Babbar Khalsa International terrorists escape.
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SAD leader Daljit Singh Cheema condemned the incident, thanking Guru Nanak for saving Badal’s life.
Cheema also attacked the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)-led Punjab government, questioning Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann’s vision for the state.