Gunman Attempts to Assassinate Sukhbir Badal at Golden Temple, Foiled by Volunteers
Shiromani Akali Dal chief Sukhbir Singh Badal survived an assassination attempt at the Golden Temple in Amritsar in 2024. The incident occurred while Badal was performing a religious ritual at the sacred Sikh shrine amid allegations of misconduct against him. Alert volunteers intervened swiftly, deflecting the gunman's aim and causing the shot to discharge harmlessly into the air. The attacker was apprehended shortly after the incident. The episode has prompted serious scrutiny over security arrangements at one of Sikhism's holiest sites.
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