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Attack on Sukhbir Singh Badal signals rise of radical fringe

IndiaTimes Thursday, 5 December 2024
A foiled assassination attempt on former Punjab deputy chief minister Sukhbir Singh Badal highlights the growing influence of pro-Khalistan extremism in Punjab. Fueled by online propaganda and Pakistan's support, radical groups exploit social media and the Sikh diaspora to gain traction, threatening moderate voices.
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News video: Sukhbir Singh Badal Assassination Attempt: Khalistani Leader Narain Singh Chaura Behind The Attack

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Khalistani leader Narain Singh Chaura allegedly attempted to assassinate senior Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) leader Sukhbir Singh Badal at the Golden Temple in Amritsar. Chaura, associated with the now-defunct Khalistan National Army, fired a shot but missed the Z-plus security-protected former Punjab...

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