Chandigarh, December 4, 2024 – Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann strongly condemned the attack on Sukhbir Singh Badal, crediting the Punjab Police for preventing a major incident through their swift action.
Mann said that the conspiracy to defame Punjab and its people had been thwarted, with the attacker apprehended immediately at the scene.
The Chief Minister ordered an immediate investigation into the incident and demanded a detailed report. “I strongly condemn the attack on Sukhbir Singh Badal,” Mann stated, while commending the police for their vigilance in averting a potentially severe situation.
The accused, identified as Narayan Singh Chauda, a resident of Derababa Nanak in Gurdaspur and a member of Dal Khalsa, is currently under police interrogation. Authorities are probing the motive behind the attack.
For enhanced security, 200 personnel in civilian attire have been deployed. CM Mann assured that strict action would follow based on the investigation findings.