Sukhbir Badal Injured in Attack by Nihangs in Nanded Gurdwara
Shiromani Akali Dal chief Sukhbir Singh Badal was attacked by Nihangs at a Gurdwara in Nanded, Maharashtra, sustaining arm and shoulder injuries. The attackers have been taken into custody.
Key takeaways
- Sukhbir Singh Badal was attacked by Nihangs at a gurdwara in Nanded, Maharashtra.
- He sustained injuries to his arm and shoulder, reportedly from a sword.
- The attackers have been apprehended by security personnel.
- Badal was taken to a hospital for medical treatment.
- This is the second known public attack on the Akali Dal chief.
What Happened
Sukhbir Singh Badal, president of the Shiromani Akali Dal and former Deputy Chief Minister of Punjab, was attacked by a group of Nihangs on Thursday at Gurdwara Mata Sahib in Nanded, Maharashtra. Badal sustained injuries to his arm and shoulder, reportedly from a sword. Lok Sabha MP Harsimrat Kaur Badal was present during the incident. Security personnel intervened immediately, and the Nihangs involved in the attack were apprehended. Badal has been transported to a hospital for treatment.
Background
This is not the first public attack on Sukhbir Singh Badal. In December 2024, a former militant fired at him at the Golden Temple in Amritsar. The bullet missed Badal, and the shooter was apprehended at the time.
Key Facts
- Sukhbir Singh Badal, president of the Shiromani Akali Dal, was attacked.
- The attack occurred on Thursday at Gurdwara Mata Sahib in Nanded, Maharashtra.
- A group of Nihangs attacked Badal.
- Badal sustained injuries to his arm and shoulder, possibly from a sword.
- Lok Sabha MP Harsimrat Kaur Badal was present during the incident.
- Security personnel intervened, and the attackers were taken into custody.
- Badal was taken to a hospital for treatment.
- This is the second public attack on Badal; the first was on December 4, 2024.
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