Punjab police said Wednesday that adequate security has still been provided to Shiromani Akal Dal (SAD) General Secretary) Bikram Singh Majithia including a squad vehicle and gunmen.
The Additional Sessions Judge of Amritsar court granted bail to Narain Singh Chaura, who was accused of firing at Shiromani Akali Dal chief Sukhbir Singh Badal on December 4 last year.
Demanding their release, Badal accused the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government in Punjab of ignoring demands made by the farmers despite promising MSP on crops.
The Election Commission of India (ECI), led by Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, held a crucial meeting with key officials and technical experts to discuss the linking of Voter ID (EPIC) with Aadhaar on Tuesday.
Election Commissioners Sukhbir Singh Sandhu and Vivek Joshi along with the Union Home Secretary, Secretary Legislative Department, Secretary MeitY and CEO, UIDAI and technical experts of the ECI also participated in the meeting.
ECI in an official statement said that CEC and ECs Sukhbir Singh Sandhu and Vivek Joshi interacted with CEOs on a series of topics that will pave the way for improvements in election management in the country within the established legal framework.
Polling for 70 assembly seats began on Wednesday morning in Delhi, as voters cast their ballots for the 8th Assembly amid tight security. Voting commenced at 7.00 am and will continue till 6.00 pm, officials said.
Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Monday strongly condemned the vandalism of the BR Ambedkar statue in Amritsar, stating that no one will be forgiven for the incident.
On December 4, an assassination attempt was made on Sukhbir Singh Badal at the Golden Temple premises. Despite the attack, Badal resumed his religious duties and performed 'seva' at Takhat Sri Kesgarh Sahib in Anandpur Sahib, under heavy security.
On December 4, an assassination attempt was made on Sukhbir Singh Badal at the Golden Temple premises. Despite the attack, Badal resumed his religious duties and performed 'seva' at Takhat Sri Kesgarh Sahib in Anandpur Sahib, under heavy security.
Speaking to ANI, Amritsar ACP Jaspal Singh said, "Narain Singh Chaura was produced in court today. The judge has sent him on a 3-day remand. We will present him in court again on the 11th. The investigation is ongoing..."
Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) leaders on Saturday criticized the Punjab government over the recent attack on party chief Sukhbir Singh Badal, demanding immediate action against the accused.