In pictures: Sukhbir Badal’s 10 happening days of punishment at Punjab gurdwaras

From performing duty of 'sewadar', washing utensils and being shot at, ex-CM of Punjab sure saw it all

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Chandigarh, Updated At : 02:48 PM Dec 12, 2024 IST

Shiromani Akali Dal leader Sukhbir Singh Badal at the Golden Temple to serve the 'tankhah' (religious punishment) given to him by the Akal Takht, in Amritsar. PTI file

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The last 10 days, were perhaps the most dramatic for Shiromani Akali Dal leader Sukhbir Singh Badal.

From performing duty of 'sewadar', washing utensils and being shot at outside the Golden Temple gate in Amritsar, former chief minister of Punjab sure saw it all.

He performed sewa with a fracture in his leg, a spear in one hand, placard around his neck and humbly heard “shabads” for an hour everyday.

Below are the photos where Sukhbir has been captured in the last 10 days of repentance.

Sukhbir Badal performing sewa on second day at Takht Sri Damdama Sahib Talwandi Sabo in Bathinda. Tribune photo

Sukhbir Badal performing seva at Takht Sri Damdama Sahib Talwandi sabo in Bathinda. Tribune photo: Pawan Sharma

Sukhbir Badal shot at Golden Temple gate in Amritsar. Video grabs

Sukhbir Singh Badal during the hearing of 'tankhaiya' (guilty of religious misconduct) case by the Akal Takht, in Amritsar on Dec. 2, 2024. PTI

SAD leader Sukhbir Singh Badal with ASI Jasbir Singh and ASI Hira Singh who are part of his security cover. Jasbir Singh had saved Badal when a former militant tried to shoot him outside the Golden Temple. PTI/file

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