Sukhbir Singh Badal attacked with kirpan at Nanded gurdwara; Maharashtra orders probe

Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke to Shiromani Akali Dal chief Sukhbir Singh Badal’s wife, Harsimrat Kaur Badal, over the phone and inquired about his health. Meanwhile, Badal got injured in an attack at a gurdwara in Nanded, Maharashtra, today. He sustained an injury to his hand and was taken to a hospital for treatment.Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke to Shiromani Akali Dal chief Sukhbir Singh Badal’s wife, Harsimrat Kaur Badal, over the phone and inquired about his health: Sources Badal got injured in an attack at a gurdwara in Nanded, Maharashtra, today. He sustained an injury to his hand… pic.twitter.com/vG8fraHK9U— ANI (@ANI) August 13, 2026 Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday spoke to Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) chief Sukhbir Singh Badal’s wife, Harsimrat Kaur Badal, over the phone and inquired about his health, as the SAD chief was attacked earlier in the day at a gurdwara in Nanded, Maharashtra.Badal rushed to hospitalFollowing the attack, Badal sustained an injury to his hand. However, he was immediately rushed to a private hospital in Nanded for medical treatment.#WATCH | Former Deputy CM of Punjab and Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) chief Sukhbir Singh Badal, was rushed to a hospital on Thursday after sustaining injuries in an incident at Nanded Gurudwara.Read more: https://t.co/RO0bOsPBvb#SukhbirSinghBadal #Maharashtra #IndiaNews pic.twitter.com/cLumG0MTdm— Free Press Journal (@fpjindia) August 13, 2026 According to the initial reports, Badal was attacked with a sharp-edged weapon near Mata Sahib Gurdwara in Nanded. During the attack, a police personnel from his security detail was also injured while intervening in the attack.One alleged attacker detainedSubsequently, 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. The reports state that the assailant was Nihang Singh.Fadnavis orders inquiryReacting to the incident, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has ordered an inquiry into the matter. Fadnavis, who also spoke to Sukhbir Singh Badal on the phone, has sought information about the incident from the Nanded Superintendent of Police.Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis Orders Probe After Sukhbir Singh Badal Attacked In NandedBadal's condition reported stableMeanwhile, the reports state that Badal’s condition is reported to be stable now. Further details in the case are awaited to know who the attacker is and what made him attack Badal, as an investigation into the matter is underway.To get details on exclusive and budget-friendly property deals in Mumbai & surrounding regions, do visit: https://budgetproperties.in

In a shocking incident, Sukhbir Singh Badal encountered a knife attack while at a gurdwara in Nanded. A man disguised as a Nihang used a kirpan in the assault. Fortunately, security personnel acted swiftly to avert serious harm to the Akali Dal leader, who only sustained minor injuries and was treated afterward. The Shiromani Akali Dal denounced the attack and called for a complete inquiry into the events.

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.Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis spoke with Sukhbir Singh Badal on the phone. Badal told the CM that he is stable. (File photos) pic.twitter.com/rq1dZor0Rb— ANI (@ANI) August 13, 2026Badal attacked in NandedBadal 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.#WATCH | Former Deputy CM of Punjab and Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) chief Sukhbir Singh Badal, was rushed to a hospital on Thursday after sustaining injuries in an incident at Nanded Gurudwara.Read more: https://t.co/RO0bOsPBvb#SukhbirSinghBadal #Maharashtra #IndiaNews pic.twitter.com/cLumG0MTdm— Free Press Journal (@fpjindia) August 13, 2026 One alleged attacker detainedMoreover, 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 SinghSukhbir Singh Badal Attacked In Maharashtra's Nanded Using Sharp-Edged Weapon; Former Punjab Dy CM Rushed To Hospital - VIDEOBadal stableThe 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.To get details on exclusive and budget-friendly property deals in Mumbai & surrounding regions, do visit: https://budgetproperties.in

Sukhbir Singh Badal suffered an arm injury during an attack at a gurdwara in Nanded Sahib, where a Nihang Singh used a sharp weapon. This assault is part of ongoing violence, following another incident outside the Golden Temple in Amritsar. Leaders from the Shiromani Akali Dal are suggesting a conspiracy behind these attacks, prompting authorities to investigate the violent occurrence at this sacred location.

Sukhbir Singh Badal faced an unsettling attack during his visit to Mata Sahib Gurdwara in Nanded, Maharashtra, where an assailant attempted to stab him. Fortunately, security personnel quickly intervened to subdue the attacker, who had been living at the gurdwara for two years. Badal suffered a hand injury and received necessary medical care, while a security inspector was also injured.

Nanded: Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) chief and former Punjab Deputy Chief Minister Sukhbir Singh Badal was on Thursday attacked near Mata Sahib Gurdwara in Nanded, in what has been described as a potentially fatal attack. He suffered an injury on his hand.Reportedly, Badal was attacked on the outskirts of the city after he visited a gurudwara there. He was attacked by a Nihang Sikh with a kirpan, according to NDTV. The attacker has been taken into custody. Badal has been rushed to a private hospital the attack. A security personnel deployed in Badal's security was also injured in the attack.The Akali Dal chief has top-tier Z-plus security cover due to high threat perceptions.BREAKING: Sukhbir Singh Badal has reportedly been attacked by a Nihang Singh in Nanded. A police officer from his security detail was also injured. Badal is being taken to a private hospital for treatment.Earlier in the morning, he had visited Takht Sri Patna Sahib with his… pic.twitter.com/Uj85kTm1FW— Gagandeep Singh (@Gagan4344) August 13, 2026 However, this is not the first time that the 64-year-old leader escaped a life-threatening attack.Earlier attack at Golden TempleEarlier in 2024, a shooter, identified as Narain Singh from Gurdaspur district, opened fire on him at the entrance of the Golden Temple in Amritsar on December 4. He was reporedly a Khalistani activist and was overpowered by people present on the spot and handed over to the police.Badal was serving as a guard at the entrance of the Golden Temple as part of a penance.Videos showed the attacker walking towards Badal and pulling out his gun and getting overpowered by temple authorities present there before firing on Badal. The wheelchair-bound leader, in a blue 'sewadar' uniform, can be seen holding a spear, ducking for cover.2024 VideoBullets fired at Golden Temple premises in Amritsar where SAD leaders, including party chief Sukhbir Singh Badal, are offering 'seva' under the religious punishments pronounced for them by Sri Akal Takht Sahib, on 2nd December. #GoldenTemple #shriakaltakht #amritsar pic.twitter.com/PGsFMgylb5— JK Media (@jkmediasocial) December 4, 2024 Sukhbir Badal Attacked In Maharashtra With 'Kirpan'; Know Why Sikhs Carry This Single-Edged Dagger & Its SignificanceThe attacker reportedly had links with Khalistani terrorist group Babbar Khalsa. He is considered the mastermind of the 2004 Burail jailbreak case in which four inmates escaped prison after digging a 94-foot tunnel.