Sukhbir Singh Badal Attacked with Kirpan Outside Golden Temple
Sukhbir Singh Badal, leader of the Shiromani Akali Dal, was attacked with a kirpan outside the Golden Temple, sustaining injuries to his hand while a police officer was also hurt during the incident.
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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 revered Sikh site.
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Badal arrived in Nanded for a three-day visit with wife Harsimrat Kaur and close associates. He was attacked at a gurdwara in Nanded by a Nihang, a day later.
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Jaspal Singh is now being questioned to determine the motive behind the attack, said Superintendent of Police Rohan Neelabh.
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