Punjab Police Assistant Sub-Inspector Jasbir Singh, hailed as a hero for thwarting the assassination attempt on former Punjab Deputy Chief Minister Sukhbir Singh Badal, shared his account of the tense moments at the Golden Temple. Singh had overpowered the shooter, Narain Singh Chaura, after the latter fired a bullet that narrowly missed Badal and struck a wall.
Speaking to a news agency, Jasbir Singh said, “We can’t frisk anyone there, nor can we stop anyone. So, when he (Narain Singh Chaura) came there, I was standing alert. Looking at him, everything became clear.” His sharp instincts and quick action prevented what could have been a catastrophic incident.
The officer emphasized the vigilance required at such a sensitive location, stating, “Officers had already briefed us that nothing wrong should happen here. So, we were there in complete alertness, upholding the decorum of Darbar Sahib.”
Narain Singh Chaura, identified as a former Khalistani militant with a history of criminal activities, including masterminding the Burail Jailbreak, has been taken into custody. The investigation is ongoing, with security measures at the Golden Temple under heightened scrutiny following the incident.
