Akali Dal chief attacked in Maharashtra

Shiromani Akali Dal president and former Punjab Deputy Chief Minister Sukhbir Singh Badal was attacked while visiting a gurdwara in Nanded, Maharashtra, on Thursday. An unidentified person reportedly targeted him, and Badal sustained injuries to his hand. A member of his security team was also injured in the incident.

Badal was taken to a private hospital in Nanded for treatment. Police have begun investigating the incident and are working to establish the identity of the attacker and the motive behind the assault. Further details are awaited.