Sukhbir Singh Badal : The police remand of Narain Singh Chaura, who opened fire on Shiromani Akali Dal leader Sukhbir Singh Badal outside the Golden Temple in Amritsar, has been extended by 2 days. An Amritsar court on Saturday extended the remand of Narain Singh Chaura, accused of the alleged murder attempt on Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) leader Sukhbir Singh Badal on December 4 at the Golden Temple complex, by two more days. Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Jaspal Singh said that after hearing all the arguments, the court has granted us two more days of police remand. Advocate Jagdeep Singh Randhawa, representing the accused, said that Narain Singh Chaura will be next produced in court on December 16.

Narayan Singh Chauraha will appear in court again on December 16

Randhawa said that today the police sought five-day remand, but got two days remand. The police argued in the court that some CCTV footage still needed to be obtained from the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC). We argued that this matter is between the SGPC and the investigating agency, and further remand of Narayan Singh is not needed. Now he will be produced on December 16.

An assassination attempt was made on Sukhbir Singh Badal at the Golden Temple complex on December 4. Despite the attack, Badal resumed his religious duties and performed 'seva' at Takht Sri Kesgarh Sahib in Anandpur Sahib under heavy security. SAD leaders have criticised the Punjab government over the attack on their party chief and demanded immediate action against the accused. SAD leader Bikram Singh Majithia condemned the incident and said, "This attack took place at the holiest place of our religion. Why has the accused not been arrested?" Daljit Singh Cheema accused the investigation of bias and said that the investigating officer is seen roaming around with a history-sheeter. Those who should be investigating are leading this investigation. There is absolutely no law and order in Punjab.