According to reports from NDTV, a man accused of attacking Shiromani Akali Dal leader Sukhbir Singh Badal has been remanded to police custody until August 24. The incident reportedly took place on Thursday within the premises of a gurudwara located in Nanded, Maharashtra.
Authorities state that the accused allegedly attempted to attack the politician with a dagger during his visit to the religious site. Local police intervened immediately following the incident, taking the individual into custody to initiate a formal investigation into the motive and circumstances surrounding the breach of security.
Sukhbir Singh Badal, a former Deputy Chief Minister of Punjab, was at the gurudwara as part of his scheduled engagements. Security officials are currently reviewing the protocols in place at the time of the incident to determine how the assailant was able to approach the leader with a weapon. Further details regarding the legal proceedings and the identity of the accused are expected to be released as the investigation progresses.
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Original report: NDTV