The Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) has alleged links between Amritsar Police Commissioner Gurpreet Bhullar and Narain Singh Chaura, accused in the assassination attempt on SAD leader Sukhbir Singh Badal at the Golden Temple. SAD claims CCTV footage shows SP Harpal shaking hands with Chaura before the attack. SAD leader Bikram Majithia has demanded a Supreme Court inquiry, questioning whether Punjab Police officers were involved.

Narain Chaura's past social media posts criticize Badal, accusing the SAD of political misdeeds and claiming the party used symbolic religious acts to regain credibility. Chaura, known for his writings on sacrilege cases under the Akali government, has expressed dissatisfaction over the lack of justice.