Former Punjab Deputy Chief Minister and Shiromani Akali Dal president Sukhbir Singh Badal was attacked at a religious site in Nanded, Maharashtra. The violent incident took place within the premises of Gurdwara Mata Sahib Kaur, where an assailant targeted Badal with a sharp kirpan. During the assault, Badal sustained an injury to his left arm, while a police officer deployed for his security detail was also wounded while attempting to intervene.
Hospitalization and Police Investigation
Immediately following the attack, security personnel and bystanders acted quickly to secure the scene. The injured leader was promptly rushed to the private Yashosai Hospital in Nanded, where medical specialists are administering necessary treatment. Local law enforcement authorities responded swiftly to the emergency, detaining the suspect directly at the location. Police officials have initiated an interrogation of the custody suspect to establish the precise motive and background behind the assault.
Background of the Religious Pilgrimage
According to initial information, Sukhbir Singh Badal was undertaking a religious tour alongside his family members. Earlier in the morning, prior to reaching Nanded, he had visited Takht Shri Patna Sahib in Bihar to offer prayers. Following the unexpected security breach at the gurdwara premises, security measures across Nanded have been heightened, while investigators continue working to confirm further details surrounding the perpetrator and the incident.
