Jaspal Singh held after Sukhbir Badal attack
A 62-year-old man from Pune, identified as Jaspal Singh, has been arrested in connection with the attack on Shiromani Akali Dal chief Sukhbir Singh Badal at a gurdwara in Maharashtra's Nanded. Singh allegedly attacked Badal with a kirpan after the SAD chief emerged from the gurdwara Mata Sahib Devan Ji Mugat. The incident occurred around 1:45 pm on Thursday, and Singh, dressed in Nihang attire, was stopped by security guards before he could inflict more harm.
Badal suffered a minor hand injury and was treated at a private hospital for two to three stitches. The SAD stated that Badal is recovering well, expressing optimism. Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has ordered a probe into the attack. Singh remains in police custody as investigators question him about the motive behind the assault, which marks the second major attack on Badal in recent years.
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