'Can't stop or search people but was alert': What ASI said on Sukhbir Singh assassination bid (WATCH)
By Shweta Kumari | First Published Dec 4, 2024, 4:23 PM ISTASI Jasbir Singh, who was deployed at the Golden Temple in Amritsar, revealed that he had been briefed by senior officers about the possibility of an attack by "wrong elements" targeting Sukhbir Badal. As a result, he remained extra vigilant during his duty.
In a shocking incident, Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) chief Sukhbir Singh Badal narrowly escaped an assassination attempt outside the Golden Temple in Amritsar on Wednesday morning. Badal, who was performing his religious duties as a sewadar (volunteer) as part of a penance, came under attack when Narain Singh Chaura, a man with a long history of militancy and links to the Khalistani movement, opened fire at him.
While an investigation is underway, Assistant Sub-Inspector (ASI) Jasbir Singh, who played a crucial role in preventing the attack, issuing a detailed statement, making significant revelations.
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ASI Jasbir Singh, who was deployed at the Golden Temple in Amritsar, revealed that he had been briefed by senior officers about the possibility of an attack by "wrong elements" targeting Sukhbir Badal. As a result, he remained extra vigilant during his duty. Singh explained that due to the sacred decorum of Darbar Sahib, security personnel cannot stop or search individuals indiscriminately, but he remained alert to potential threats.
ASI Jasbir Singh of Punjab Police, who was deployed in Sukhbir Badal’s security outside Sri Darbar Sahib Amritsar, briefed about the incident and explained how he prevented Sukhbir Badal’s assassination attempt. https://t.co/u3o5y20sjB pic.twitter.com/DF8BoE6ul7
— Gagandeep Singh (@Gagan4344)According to Singh's statement, the attacker approached Badal in a suspicious manner. Recognizing the threat immediately, ASI Jasbir Singh swiftly intervened, overpowering the assailant and successfully disarming him by snatching the pistol from his hand.
The accused, Narain Singh Chaura, is a controversial figure with a deep history in the Khalistani separatist movement. Known for his role in the infamous 2004 Burail Jailbreak and his affiliation with the banned pro-Khalistani group Babbar Khalsa International, Chaura’s life paints a picture of a man deeply entrenched in Punjab's turbulent history.
VIDEO | Punjab: A man opened fire at Shiromani Akali Dal leader Sukhbir Singh Badal at the entrance of Golden Temple, Amritsar. The person was overpowered by people present on the spot. More details are awaited.
(Full video available on PTI… pic.twitter.com/LC55kCV864
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