NANDED: The primary picture of the person accused of attacking Shiromani Akali Dal chief Sukhbir Singh Badal with a kirpan inside a gurdwara in Maharashtra’s Nanded has emerged after police took him into custody.The accused has been recognized as 62-year-old Jaspal Singh, son of Teja Singh and a resident of Solapur Bazaar in Pune, police mentioned.Singh, carrying a Nihang apparel, allegedly attacked Badal whereas the SAD chief was on a spiritual go to to the gurdwara, Nanded SP Neelabh Rohan advised PTI.Safety personnel intervened and overpowered the attacker earlier than he might trigger additional hurt, police mentioned.Police inspector Santosh Kendre, posted with the Particular Safety Unit of Nanded Police, was additionally injured whereas defending Badal through the assault.Jaspal Singh has reportedly been residing at Mata Sahib Gurdwara in Nanded for the previous two years.
What occurred through the assault?
Badal was contained in the gurdwara as a part of his spiritual go to when the Jaspal allegedly approached him with a kirpan and attacked him.Safety personnel instantly intervened and restrained the accused.The incident comes days after Badal was attacked at a gurdwara in Nanded, the place he was reportedly finishing up spiritual duties as a part of the punishment introduced by the Akal Takht.Police have arrested Jaspal Singh and are investigating the circumstances surrounding the assault.The accused is at present in police custody as investigators work to determine the motive behind the assault and decide what led to the incident.
