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Sukhbir Singh Badal Attacked Outside Gurdwara in Maharashtra's Nanded

Former deputy chief minister of Punjab, Sukhbir Singh Badal, was injured in an attack near a gurdwara in Nanded on Thursday.

13 August 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

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Sukhbir Singh Badal was attacked with a 'kirpan' outside the Nanded Sahib gurdwara in Maharashtra on Thursday, according to reports from Hindustan Times. Following the incident, he was rushed to a hospital for treatment after sustaining injuries.

The Times of India also reported that Badal sustained an injury to his hand during the attack. Details regarding the circumstances of the incident have not been fully disclosed.

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