Shiromani Akali Dal leader Sukhbir Singh Badal escaped a bid on his life on Wednesday when a former Khalistani terrorist fired from a close range at Punjab's ex-chief minister at the Golden Temple's e

Despite this attack, Sukhbir Singh Badal said that he would continue offering 'seva' under the religious punishments pronounced by Sri Akal Takht Sahib.

A former terrorist fired a shot at former Punjab Deputy CM Sukhbir Singh Badal outside the Golden Temple in Amritsar. A policeman overpowered the attacker before he could hit Badal, who was performing 'sewa' due to a fractured leg.

"This is the place of Wahe Guru, He protects us. ''Seva'' will continue. We trust the Almighty," Balwinder Singh Bhunder said. According to police officials, Badal was not hurt.

The Sikh clergy at the Akal Takht directed the senior Akali leader to serve as a 'sewadar', and wash dishes and clean shoes at the Golden Temple.

AMRITSAR – Former Deputy Chief Minister of Punjab and Akali Dal chief Sukhbir Singh Badal has begun serving the religious punishment imposed by the Akal Takht, the highest temporal body of Sikhs, for his role in a sacrilege case.

A man opened fire at Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) chief Sukhbir Singh Badal at the entrance of Golden Temple, Amritsar on Wednesday. Badal, who was sitting in a wheelchair,, was performing the duty of 'sewadar' when he was attacked. He escaped unhurt as the bullet hit a wall.

Narayan Singh Chawla tried to assassinate Akali Dal chief Sukhbir Singh Badal at the Golden Temple. The failed attempt by the ex-terrorist raises security concerns at the site.

Bullets were fired on Wednesday at Golden Temple premises in Punjab's Amritsar where Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) leaders, including party chief Sukhbir Singh Badal, are offering 'seva' under the religious punishments pronounced for them by Sri Akal Takht Sahib.