Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) President, Sukhbir Singh Badal, narrowly escaped an assassination try on the Golden Temple on Wednesday when a person tried to open hearth at him. Nonetheless, the assault was foiled by Assistant Sub Inspector (ASI) of Punjab Police, Jasbir Singh, who remarked that they have been warned by senior officers of such a risk. Punjab Police ASI Jasbir Singh, who was on obligation with Sukhbir Badal, performed a key function in foiling the assault.
Sharing particulars of the incident, ASI Jasbir stated, “I used to be performing my obligation with sir. Earlier, senior officers had briefed us to remain alert as there could possibly be makes an attempt by undesirable people to create a disturbance. Because it was past the dignity of the Darbar Sahib to conduct checks or cease somebody, the assailant managed to enter with a pistol.”
“The second he drew the gun, I intervened to cease him. Extra folks joined to overpower him, and he was arrested, and the weapon was seized,” the cop added. The previous Deputy Chief Minister of Punjab, who was seated close to the temple entrance wearing a blue ‘sewadar’ uniform and holding a spear, ducked for canopy because the assailant brandished a pistol.
The shooter, who was swiftly overpowered by the courageous policeman and bystanders was subsequently arrested. Movies of the incident present the wheelchair-bound Sukhbir Badal ducking because the shooter pulled out his weapon. The well timed intervention of temple officers and safety personnel, together with ASI Jasbir Singh, prevented a significant tragedy.
The shooter has been recognized as Narain Singh Chaura, allegedly a former militant, who faces many circumstances and has remained underground all these years. Based on police, Chaura had crossed over to Pakistan in 1984 and was instrumental in smuggling weapons and explosives into Punjab through the preliminary section of militancy.
He was allegedly related to the Khalistan Liberation Drive and the Akal Federation. The accused is at the moment in custody, and investigations are underway to find out the motive behind the assault. Additional particulars are awaited.
