Sukhbir Singh Badal injured in attack at Nanded gurdwara

Shiromani Akali Dal leader Sukhbir Singh Badal was attacked by an individual wielding a kirpan while visiting a gurdwara in Nanded, Maharashtra. The incident resulted in an injury to Badal's hand, requiring him to be admitted to a hospital for treatment. A police inspector was also injured while attempting to protect Badal during the altercation, and security personnel successfully apprehended the attacker at the scene.

Local police have initiated an investigation into the circumstances and motives behind the attack. This event follows a previous attempt on Badal's life that occurred at the Golden Temple in Amritsar on December 4, 2024. Prime Minister Narendra Modi reached out to Badal's family to receive updates on his condition following the assault.