Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis Orders Probe After Sukhbir Singh Badal Attacked In Nanded

Mumbai: Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Thursday ordered an inquiry into the attack on former Punjab Deputy Chief Minister and Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) chief Sukhbir Singh Badal.

After speaking with Sukhbir Singh Badal on the phone, Fadnavis sought information about the incident from the Nanded Superintendent of Police.

Badal attacked in Nanded

Badal was attacked with a sharp-edged weapon and sustained an injury to his hand. The incident occurred near Mata Sahib Gurdwara in Nanded.

According to the initial reports, while trying to save Badal, a police personnel from his security detail was also injured while intervening in the attack. Following the attack, Badal was later rushed to a private hospital in Nanded for medical treatment.

One alleged attacker detained

Moreover, the incident occurred around 11 am, after which Badal was admitted to a hospital, as confirmed by Nanded Police. Inspector Santosh Kendre, who was part of his security detail, was also attacked and sustained injuries. Police have detained one alleged attacker. While the reports state that the assailant was a Nihang Singh

Badal stable

The Chief Minister’s Office confirmed that Badal’s condition is reported to be stable.

Earlier in the morning, Badal had visited Takht Sri Patna Sahib with his family before travelling to Nanded. Police are investigating the incident, and further details are expected to emerge in the matter as the probe is underway.

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