Punjab Police officers describe the attempt on Sukhbir Badal's life as a new phase in the decades-long 'moderates versus radicals' battle within the Sikh community.
While security had been increased because of the presence of Sukhbir Badal and other SAD leaders, police also had info about religious groups looking to disrupt law & order.
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’.
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.
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