Akali Dal chief Sukhbir Singh Badal Near Hazur Sahib Gurdwara, Assailant Uses Sharp Weapon | Watch

Former Punjab Deputy Chief Minister Sukhbir Singh Badal was attacked near Mata Sahib Gurdwara at Takht Sri Hazur Sahib in Nanded, Maharashtra. The incident took place around 11:30 am when an assailant allegedly approached Badal with a sharp-edged weapon. Police intervened immediately, but Badal suffered an injury to his hand. A police personnel was also injured during the scuffle. Badal was rushed to a private hospital for treatment. The attack has triggered serious questions over security arrangements at the religious site, while police investigate the assailant and the motive behind the incident.