Shiromani Akali Dal president Sukhbir Singh Badal was attacked with a kirpan at a Nanded gurdwara. A police inspector sustained injuries while protecting Badal during the religious visit.

Badal suffered a hand injury and was taken for medical treatment. Security personnel intervened and overpowered the attacker at the scene.

Police have launched an investigation into the motive and circumstances of the incident.

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