Sukhbir Singh Badal Attacked at Gurdwara in Maharashtra's Nanded, Rushed to Hospital (Video)

Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) president and former Punjab deputy chief minister Sukhbir Singh Badal was attacked in Nanded, Maharashtra, on Thursday, with initial reports saying he sustained injuries and was taken to a hospital for treatment. A police officer from his security detail was also injured in the incident. The attack took place near a gurdwara in Nanded, according to a report.

Sukhbir Singh Badal Attacked Near Gurdwara

The incident occurred near Takht Sri Hazur Sahib, a prominent Sikh religious site in Nanded. Reports said an unidentified person attacked Badal with a sharp-edged weapon. Other reports identified the location as Gurdwara Mata Sahib Kaur. Badal was subsequently taken to a private hospital for medical treatment. Initial reports did not provide a detailed account of the circumstances leading to the attack or the full extent of Badal's injuries. Shiromani Akali Dal Supports Women’s Reservation Bill, Demands Immediate Implementation: SAD Chief.

SAD Leader Sukhbir Singh Badal Attacked in Nanded

VIDEO | Maharashtra: Shiromani Akali Dal president Sukhbir Singh Badal has been taken to a hospital after he was reportedly attacked inside a Gurudwara in Nanded. More details awaited.

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Security Officer Also Hurt

A police officer belonging to Badal's security detail also suffered injuries while responding to the incident, according to the initial reports. The circumstances of the officer's injury and his current condition were not immediately available. Authorities are expected to examine security arrangements at the religious complex and establish how the attacker approached Badal. SAD Chief Sukhbir Singh Badal Appears Before SIT for Fourth Time in Behbal Kalan Case.

Sukhbir Singh Badal Was Visiting Nanded

Badal, who heads the SAD, was in Nanded and had visited Takht Sri Hazur Sahib earlier on Thursday. The shrine is one of the five Takhts, or seats of Sikh religious authority, and has a significant connection with Guru Gobind Singh. The attack therefore occurred during a visit to a major Sikh pilgrimage centre rather than during a political programme.

Political Background

Sukhbir Singh Badal remains a prominent figure in Punjab politics and is the president of the Shiromani Akali Dal. He has also served as Punjab's deputy chief minister. The incident comes days after Badal met Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Parliament, a meeting that triggered speculation about a possible revival of the BJP-SAD alliance ahead of the 2027 Punjab Assembly elections. There has been no official confirmation of a renewed alliance.

Investigation Underway

Police are expected to investigate the motive behind the attack, identify the assailant and determine the circumstances surrounding the incident. As of the latest initial reports, Badal had been taken to hospital and further information about his medical condition and the circumstances of the attack was awaited.

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