The assailant, identified as Narain Singh Chaura, is said to be a former member of the now-inactive Khalistan Liberation Army.

The man, who opened fire at Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) chief and former Punjab Deputy Chief Minister Sukhbir Singh Badal while he was performing the duty of ‘sewadar’ outside t

Bhullar praised their efforts, saying, “Due to the alertness and deployment of our police, this attack attempt was foiled. Our personnel displayed alertness and foiled the attempts. Narain Singh Chaura, who has a criminal record, has been arrested. A case has been registered. There were adequate arrangements for Sukhbir Singh Badal's security.”

Sukhbir Singh Badal and other SAD leaders were at the Golden Temple to perform the duty of a 'sewadar' or volunteer after the Sikh clergy pronounced the 'tankhah' (religious punishment) when he was shot at.

SAD chief Sukhbir Singh Badal was attacked at Golden Temple in Amritsar where he was offering 'seva'. The attacker was overpowered by SAD supporters and later arrested by police.

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.

In Amritsar, gunfire was reported at the Golden Temple where SAD leaders, including Sukhbir Singh Badal, were performing 'seva' under religious sanctions.