From a village in Dera Baba Nanak, Chaura founded Khalistan Liberation Army & is convener of now-defunct radical think tank Akal Federation. He was radicalised in his student days in '70s.
The 68-year-old has been identified as Narain Singh Chaura, who allegedly leads militant group Akal Federation. Incident occurred while Badal was serving punishment imposed by Akal Takht.
In Episode 1565 of #CutTheClutter, Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta looks at instances of punishments meted out by Sikh clergy, SAD's electoral decline & what's next for the party in Punjab.
Akali Dal leader Sukhbir Badal was ordered to perform ‘sentry duty’ and clean utensils at the shrine in Amritsar by Akal Takht as punishment for ‘sins’ against Sikh community.
In a wheelchair, Badal sat on guard duty Tuesday outside Amritsar's Golden Temple. His punishment over 'anti-Sikh' decisions during the rule of the Akalis in Punjab will continue Wednesday.
Announcing punishment for Sukhbir Badal, Jathedar accuses Akalis of ‘promoted Dera culture in Punjab’. Ex-head of Delhi Sikh Gurdwara Management Committee also declared ‘tankhaiya’.
Elected Akali Dal president twice since 2008, Sukhbir Badal was declared ‘tankhaiya’ by Akal Takht in August. SAD insiders say resignation is a preemptive measure.
Election was crucial for Akalis, as it took place amid tensions with Akal Takht, the highest temporal body of Sikhs, that works in close administrative contact with SGPC.
Move 'in solidarity' with party chief Sukhbir Badal, who was declared a sinner and 'barred' from contesting polls by the takht. Rivals say bid to benefit the BJP.
While SGPC rejected resignation of Takht Damdama Sahib jathedar Giani Harpreet, row comes soon after Sukhbil Badal was declared a 'tankhaiya' by Akal Takht, highest temporal body of Sikhs.
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Chaura is a terrorist. Must be eliminated. Why is the BJP govt going soft on actual terrorists?
There is no point in eliminating Khalistani terrorists in Canada when people like Chaura are roaming free in India.
The SGPC must be banned. It is a threat to the sovereignty and integrity of the nation.
Individuals like Chaura must be tried for treason. Stringent laws like NSA and UAPA were crafted precisely for such people.
Unfortunately, the BJP govt has been misusing these acts against it’s political opponents.
If Punjab Police cannot deal with the likes of Chaura, they they can hand these terrorists over to UP Police. Yogi’s police knows how to deal with criminals and terrorists.
Chaura is a terrorist. Must be eliminated. Why is the BJP govt going soft on actual terrorists?
There is no point in eliminating Khalistani terrorists in Canada when people like Chaura are roaming free in India.
The SGPC must be banned. It is a threat to the sovereignty and integrity of the nation.
Individuals like Chaura must be tried for treason. Stringent laws like NSA and UAPA were crafted precisely for such people.
Unfortunately, the BJP govt has been misusing these acts against it’s political opponents.
If Punjab Police cannot deal with the likes of Chaura, they they can hand these terrorists over to UP Police. Yogi’s police knows how to deal with criminals and terrorists.