In photos, how Sukhbir Badal escaped assassination bid at Golden Temple by Khalistani leader Chaura

Khalistani leader Narain Singh Chaura opened fire at Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) President Sukhbir Singh Badal at the entrance of the Golden Temple in Amritsar on Wednesday when the former deputy CM of Punjab was sitting on “punishment” guard duty.

The assailant was overpowered by bystanders and subsequently arrested.

Videos and photos showed the wheelchair-bound Sukhbir Badal, in a blue 'sewadar' uniform and holding a spear, ducking for cover as the shooter whipped out the gun. However, temple officials near the Akali Dal leader were swift to react and overpowered the assailant.

Assassination bid on Sukhbir Badal during sewa at Golden Temple in Amritsar

Who is Narayan Singh Chaura, the ex-militant who shot at SAD chief Sukhbir Badal in Amritsar

Chaura, allegedly a former militant, who faces many cases and has remained underground.

At the time of the crime, Chaura slowly approached Sukhbir Badal. When he opened fire at Badal, a ‘sewadar' standing nearby pushed his hand upside, thus saving the Akali Dal leader.