- Sukhbir Singh Badal was attacked by a Nihang with a kirpan in Nanded, Maharashtra, sustaining injuries to his arm and shoulder.
- The attack occurred around 11 am shortly after Badal arrived in Nanded from Punjab.
- Badal was rushed to Yashosai Hospital for treatment and is stated to be out of danger.
- Security personnel intervened during the attack, and the attacker was detained by police.
- This incident marks the second public attack on Badal, following an assassination attempt on December 4, 2024.
- On December 4, 2024, Badal survived an assassination attempt outside the Golden Temple in Amritsar.
- During the December 4 incident, the bullet missed Badal, and the shooter was quickly overpowered.
- Badal was performing 'sewadar' duties at the Golden Temple as part of a religious punishment when he was attacked.
Sukhbir Singh Badal, the Akali Dal chief, was attacked by a Nihang with a kirpan in Nanded, Maharashtra, on Thursday.12
The incident occurred shortly after Badal arrived for a personal visit, resulting in a minor injury to his right hand. He was rushed to Yashosai Hospital and is reported to be out of danger.4
"Badal suffered a minor injury to his right hand in the attack and was taken to a private hospital for treatment," a source stated.
The attack took place around 11 am, and police have detained the attacker for questioning.3
Badal's security detail intervened, with one officer sustaining minor injuries while protecting him.
This incident marks the second public attack on Badal; he was previously targeted in December 2024 when a shooter opened fire at him at the Golden Temple.6
"The bullet missed the Akali Dal chief, and the shooter, Narain Singh Chaura, was immediately overpowered," reports indicate.8
Badal's wife, Harsimrat Kaur Badal, was present during the attack, and a video showed him with a saffron cloth wrapped around his injured hand.
The police are conducting further investigations into the incident, which has raised concerns about security for public figures in the region.
“The attacker, a Nihang Sikh, was detained after security personnel intervened; Badal's wife Harsimrat Kaur was present. He is being treated at Yashosai Hospital with stitches on his hand and is stated to be out of danger.”
The Indian Express
