Sukhbir Singh Badal injured in attack at Nanded gurudwara

Shiromani Akali Dal chief Sukhbir Singh Badal was injured in an attack by an assailant at a gurudwara in Nanded, Maharashtra, on Thursday. The former Punjab deputy chief minister was visiting the Mata Sahib Gurudwara in the Hazur Sahib area when the incident occurred. Security personnel intervened to prevent more serious injuries, and the attacker was taken into custody by police.

The attack took place around midday as Badal was leaving the gurudwara after paying obeisance with his family. According to preliminary information, the assailant, described as a Nihang, attempted to stab Badal with a sharp-edged weapon. Badal sustained an injury to his hand and was rushed to a private hospital in Nanded for treatment. A security inspector deployed on special duty was also injured while trying to stop the assault.

Maharashtra Police confirmed the attack occurred inside the gurudwara premises. A senior police official stated that Badal’s injuries are not life-threatening and that he has received stitches. One person has been detained in connection with the incident, and a further investigation is underway. Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis sought a report from the Nanded...