Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) president Sukhbir Singh Badal's vehicle was attacked in Jalalabad, Punjab, when he had accompanied party candidates to file nomination for the upcoming municipal corporation elections. A video released by ANI shows stones being pelted at Badal's SUV and gunshots could be also be heard.
#WATCH | Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) president Sukhbir Singh Badal's vehicle attacked in Jalalabad, Punjab.
— ANI (@ANI) February 2, 2021
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Condemning the attack, SAD claimed that some party workers received bullet injuries. "Police backed Congress goons made an attempt on the life of SAD president Sukhbir Singh Badal. Three party workers who jumped into the president's rescue received bullet injuries," ANI quoted SAD as saying.