Former Punjab deputy chief minister Sukhbir Singh Badal was attacked near Nanded Sahib gurdwara on Thursday. Shiromani Akali Dal president and former Punjab deputy chief minister Sukhbir Singh Badal was attacked near Nanded Sahib gurdwara on Thursday, with reports suggesting that an unidentified person targeted him at the religious site in Maharashtra.SAD president Sukhbir Singh Badal attacked by unidentified assailants near Nanded Sahib gurdwara (File photo)Badal sustained injuries to his hand and has been taken to a hospital for treatment, a video from the incident site showed. He was attacked by a Nihang inside a gurdwara, news agency ANI reported citing Nanded Police.More details awaited.Follow the latest breaking news, major developments and agenda-setting stories from India and around the world with the newsdesk at Hindustan Times. Operating round the clock, the desk brings together experienced editors, reporters and correspondents to deliver fast, accurate and contextual reporting across subjects that influence public policy, governance, business, society and international affairs.
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