Watch: When gunman tried to assassinate Sukhbir Badal at Golden Temple in 2024

TOI News Desk / TIMESOFINDIA.COM / Aug 13, 2026, 16:38 IST

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On December 4, 2024, Badal was attacked inside the Golden Temple during a penance ordered by the Akal Takht.

NEW DELHI: Sukhbir Singh Badalâs Thursday attack in Nanded marks the second serious attempt on the Shiromani Akali Dal leaderâs life. The SAD leader was also attacked two years ago at the Golden Temple when a gunman opened fire at him while Badal was serving religious punishment at the shrine.

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