Attempted Shooting of Sukhbir Singh Badal Thwarted

An assassination attempt on Sukhbir Singh Badal, a prominent Sikh politician and former deputy chief minister of Punjab, occurred at the Golden Temple in Amritsar when a gunman, identified as 68-year-old Narain Singh Chaura, opened fire but missed. The incident has drawn widespread condemnation and raised concerns about law and order in Punjab, with opposition leaders criticizing the AAP-led government's handling of security. Badal, who was performing a penance ritual at the temple due to past political actions, escaped unharmed thanks to swift police intervention. The attacker, a former Khalistani militant, was quickly subdued and arrested by police, who recovered his weapon. Political leaders are calling for a thorough investigation into the incident, linking it to broader security issues in the region. The attack has rekindled memories of the violent history surrounding the Golden Temple, particularly the tragic events of 1984.