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.

The assassination bid on Akali Dal leader Sukhbir Singh Badal might have been successful if not for Jasvir Singh, an assistant sub-inspector with the Punjab Police. Dressed like an SGPC sewadar at the Golden Temple and standing firmly next to Badal at the time of the incident,

ASI Jasbir Singh, who was standing close to Sukhbir Badal at the entrance of the Golden Temple in plainclothes, swung into action the moment he sensed a threat to the senior Akali leader.

Narayan Singh Chawla tried to assassinate Akali Dal chief Sukhbir Singh Badal at the Golden Temple. The failed attempt by the ex-terrorist raises security concerns at the site.

Bullets were fired on Wednesday at Golden Temple premises in Punjab's Amritsar where Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) leaders, including party chief Sukhbir Singh Badal, are offering 'seva' under the religious punishments pronounced for them by Sri Akal Takht Sahib.