Visuals from the incident spot show Mr Badal sitting at the gate of the Golden Temple.
Sukhbir Singh Badal Attack Updates: Leaders across political parties on Wednesday condemned the assassination attempt on Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) leader Sukhbir Singh Badal at the Golden Temple in Amritsar, and lauded the Punjab Police for averting a "very big" tragedy.
A Khalistani terrorist opened fire at Mr Badal from a close range at the entrance of the temple in the morning, when the latter was carrying out his penance for "mistakes" committed during the party's rule in Punjab from 2007 to 2017. The bullet missed Mr Badal, and others near him, and got lodged in a wall. The accused, Narain Singh Chaura, was overpowered by police personnel in civil clothes and a tragedy was averted.
Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann lauded the promptness of the Punjab Police, saying a "conspiracy to defame Punjab and Punjabis has failed".
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Manjinder Singh Sirsa said it was "not just a security lapse" but also a "grave breach of the sanctity of religious institutions".
The Akal Takht, the highest temporal seat for Sikhs, also condemned the "murderous" attack and called for a thorough investigation into it.
Here are the latest updates on the attempted attack on Sukhbir Singh Badal:
"Chief Minister Should Resign": SAD On Attack On Sukhbir Badal
"It is a 100 per cent failure of law and order. The Chief Minister should resign," senior SAD senior leader Daljit Singh Cheema said and demanded a judicial inquiry into the attack on SAD leader Sukhbir Singh Badal.
"Law And Order Deteriorating In Punjab Under AAP Govt": BJP
The BJP has lashed out at the Bhagwant Mann government in Punjab over the attack on SAD leader Sukhbir Singh Badal and said law and order situation has deteriorated in the state since the AAP came to power. BJP Rajya Sabha MP and national spokesperson Sudhanshu Trivedi said: "It's a very serious matter." The law and order situation in Punjab has been deteriorating since the AAP came to power in the state, he charged.
"Massive Conspiracy Being Orchestrated To Defame Punjab, Punjabis": Arvind Kejriwal
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) National Convener Arvind Kejriwal also condemned the attack on Shiromani Akal Dal leader Sukhbir Badal. Speaking at the Delhi Assembly, Kejriwal said, "I strongly condemn this incident (attack on Sukhbir Badal) in the harshest terms, but one thing is clear: a massive conspiracy is being orchestrated to defame Punjab and Punjabis, and very powerful forces are involved in this."
"Man Who Shot At Sukhbir Badal Was A Terrorist": Senior Punjab Cop
Narain Singh Chaura, who attempted to assassinate former Punjab deputy chief minister Sukhbir Singh Badal at the Golden Temple, was a Khalistani terrorist and was "involved in" at least 21 cases, senior Punjab Police officer Arpit Shukla has said. Speaking exclusively to NDTV on Wednesday, Mr Shukla, who is the Special Director General (Special DG) of Police, said Chaura was overpowered by police personnel in civil clothes at the temple and a tragedy was averted.
Akal Takht Jathedar Strongly Condemns Attack On Sukhbir Badal
Akal Takht Jathedar Giani Raghbir Singh strongly condemned the "murderous" attack on Shiromani Akali Dal leader Sukhbir Singh Badal and called for a thorough investigation into it. He said it was not an attack on Badal but on a 'sewadar', who was performing his duty outside the Golden Temple. "When he (Badal) was performing 'sewa' today, a murderous attack took place. Because of the alertness of the 'sewadars' and security personnel, the bullet did not hit him. It is not an attack on Sukhbir Badal, it is an attack on the 'sewadar' who was performing his duty outside the Golden Temple," Singh said.
'Saddening, Immoral': SGPC Condemns Attack On Sukhbir Badal
Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) chief Harjinder Singh Dhami has strongly condemned the attack on Shiromani Akali Dal leader Sukhbir Singh Badal earlier in the day. Calling the "targeting" of Sukhbir Badal while performing religious service given by the Akal Takht at the holy place "extremely saddening" and "immoral", Dhami said in a statement the violent nature of the assault can also be termed an attack on the religious aura of Sri Harmandar Sahib. "Sukhbir Singh Badal is following the orders of Akal Takht Sahib to fulfil his 'tankhah' (religious punishment). Attacking Badal during this time is not only an expression of anti-Panthic mentality and an inhuman act, but also a direct insult to the orders of the Akal Takht Sahib," Dhami said.
"Police will carry fair probe": Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Sukhbir Badal attack
Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann assured that a fair probe will be carried out in the attempted attack on Sukhbir Singh Badal.
Congress MP Manish Tewari condemns attack on Sukhbir Badal, calls for probeCongress MP Manish Tewari condemned the attack on Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) leader Sukhbir Singh Badal at Golden Temple on Wednesday and called for an investigation into the incident.
"It is extremely sad and condemnable. Sri Akal Takht Sahib is the biggest religious organisation for Sikhs and Sukhbir Singh Badal was completing his punishment but attacking him is highly condemnable. An investigation should be done and action should be taken against the responsible people," he said.
On Sukhbir Badal's assassination attempt, Punjab Congress President says "100% negligence of state government"Punjab Congress President Amarinder Singh Raja Warring blamed "100 per cent negligence" of the state government in the attempted assassination of Sukhbir Singh Badal at the Golden Temple in Amritsar.
Condemning the firing at Badal, Warring demanded for "strictest" punishment for the accused and also asked the Aam Aadmi Party-led State government to suspend the Additional Commissioner of Police.
"This should not have happened. I consider firing at Sukhbir Singh Badal, 100 per cent negligence of the government. This shows the condition of law and order situation in Punjab. Whoever fired bullets should be given the strictest punishment. I condemn this in the strongest of terms...ACP should be suspended, immediate action should be taken against him," he told news agency ANI.
Punjab MP demands Bhagwant Mann apologise before Guru Granth SahibOn the attempted attack on Sukhbir Singh Badal, Punjab MP Amar Singh demanded Punjab Chief Minister's apology to Guru Granth Sahib in Amritsar.
"This is a grave mistake...The state and central governments should jointly investigate this incident," he told NDTV.
Video: How shooter tried to attack Sukhbir Singh Badal
Multiple cameras were live this morning when a man approached Akali Dal chief Sukhbir Singh Badal at the Golden Temple gate and tried to shoot him. The former Punjab Deputy Chief Minister escaped unhurt.
Akali leader says Sukhbir Badal to continue doing 'seva' at Golden Temple after attempted attackShrimoni Akali Dal leader Balwinder Singh Bhunder said that Sukhbir Singh Badal will continue performing 'seva' at the Golden Temple after the attempted attack on him.
"This is the place of Wahe Guru, He protects us. 'Seva' will continue. We trust the Almighty," Balwinder Singh Bhunder said.
"Ever since Punjab government...": Congress' Tripat Rajinder Singh Bajwa on attempted attack on Sukhbir Singh BadalCongress leader Tripat Rajinder Singh Bajwa slammed the Punjab government over the attempted attack on Sukhbir Singh Badal at Golden Temple.
"This is wrong. This should have never happened...If they (Police) say that have nabbed him (attacker) after so much happened, if they knew that he is suspicious and freely roaming around then they should have taken precautions beforehand. This is condemnable...Ever since this government came to power in Punjab, there has been a law and order situation everywhere," he said.
Plaque Around His Neck, Sukhbir Badal Serves Punishment At Golden TempleFormer Punjab Deputy Chief Minister Sukhbir Singh Badal was seen at the entrance of the Golden Temple in Amritsar - wearing a plaque around his neck and sitting in a wheelchair - as he serves a punishment over a sacrilege case.
Mr Badal has been sentenced by the Akal Takht to perform as a 'sewadar' and given clean duty in the kitchen and toilet at several gurdwaras, including the Golden Temple, for favouring Dera Sacha Sauda chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim in the 2015 sacrilege of Guru Granth Sahib.
"Shocking, condemnable": BJP's Manjinder Singh Sirsa on attempted attack on Sukhbir Singh Badal
BJP leader Manjinder Singh Sirsa condemned the attempted attack on Sukhbir Singh Badal at Golden Temple, saying that it is "not just a security lapse" but also a "grave breach of the sanctity of religious institutions".
Sukhbir Singh Badal's shooter Narain Singh - See Pic
Shooter Narain Singh was accused in Burail jail break caseThe shooter, Narain Singh, was associated with the 2004 Burail jail break case.
Jagtar Singh Hawara, who was the chief of Khalistani terrorist group Babbar Khalsa, had escaped from Burail jail in January 2004 by digging a 104-foot-long tunnel.
Shooter Narain Singh has links with Khalistani terrorist group Babbar KhalsaThe shooter, Narain Singh, has been associated with the Babbar Khalsa, a Khalistani terrorist group.
The Chandigarh police has arrested Singh at least twice before.
Man fires at Sukhbir Singh Badal at Golden Temple
A man opened fire at former deputy chief minister of Punjab and Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) chief Sukhbir Singh Badal while he was serving his penance at the entrance of the Golden Temple in Amritsar. Mr Badal, who was sitting in a wheelchair, escaped unhurt as the bullet hit a wall.