Shiromani Akali Dal leader Sukhbir Singh Badal Photo Credit: PTI
A man reportedly fired gun shot on Wednesday (December 4, 2024) morning at Sukhbir Singh Badal, former Punjab deputy Chief Minister and Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) leader outside Golden Temple complex in Punjab’s Amritsar.
Mr. Badal was sitting at the entrance of Golden Temple performing penancewhich was awarded to him by Akal Takht.
Mr. Badal was attired in the dress of ‘sewadar’, holding a spear in his hand and a plaque in his neck, mentioning confession of his mistakes.
The person was overpowered by people and security personnel.
The Akal Takht had on December 2, awarded religious punishments for Mr. Badal and several other Akali Dal leaders, who were part of the SAD-led government between 2007 and 2017 and were found to be ‘tankhaiya’ or guilty of religious misconduct.
Mr. Badal and Sukhdev Dhindsa were directed to perform the duties of a ‘sewadar’, sitting outside the Golden Temple and other Takht’s including Kesgarh Sahib, Damdama Sahib, Darbar Sahib at Muktsar and Fatehgarh Sahib for one hour each for two days. Also, they have been directed to clean the utensils and shoes of devotees.
Published – December 04, 2024 10:03 am IST
