SAD chief Sukhbir Singh Badal injured in attack in Maharashtra’s Nanded

Shiromani Akali Dal chief Sukhbir Singh Badal was on Thursday attacked inside a gurdwara in Maharashtra’s Nanded district, PTI reported.

A video released by the news agency showed the former Punjab deputy chief minister being taken to a hospital.

VIDEO | Maharashtra: Shiromani Akali Dal president Sukhbir Singh Badal has been taken to a hospital after he was reportedly attacked inside a Gurudwara in Nanded. More details awaited.

(Source: Third Party)

(Full video available on PTI Videos - https://t.co/d8jp61yd2p) pic.twitter.com/RvZkrc0nNv— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) August 13, 2026

Badal was attacked at Nanded’s Gurdwara Mata Sahib allegedly by a group of Nihang Sikhs, The Indian Express reported. He reportedly suffered injuries to his arm and shoulder, but is in a stable condition.

One person has been arrested for the attack, PTI quoted the office of Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis as saying. Fadnavis has ordered an inquiry into the motive behind the assault on Badal, the chief minister’s office said.

This is a developing story and will be updated as more details become available.

Edited by Neerad Pandharipande.
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