Watch video: Eknath Shinde speaks to Sukhbir Singh Badal after Nanded Gurdwara attack

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde spoke to Shiromani Akali Dal SAD president and former Punjab Deputy Chief Minister Sukhbir Singh Badal over the phone after he was attacked at a Gurdwara in Nanded on ThursdayShinde enquired about Badals health and expressed concern following the incidentBadal was attacked while visiting a Gurdwara in Nanded According to officials a man allegedly approached him with a knife during his visitThe incident prompted a security response with police taking one person into custody in connection with the attackBadal was taken to a private hospital for medical treatment His condition was reported to be stableWATCH Maharashtra Dy CM Eknath Shinde talked to Sukhbir Singh Badal over a phone call and inquired about his health after he was attacked at a Gurdwara in NandedSource DCMO pictwittercomhrk2tLNdAimdash ANI ANI August 13 2026Pray for his recovery ShindeIn a post on X Shinde wrote ldquoThe attack on former Punjab Chief Minister Sukhbir Singh Badal at the Gurdwara complex in Nanded is extremely condemnable and shocking I spoke with MP Harsimrat Kaur Badal over the phone to inquire about Sukhbir Singh Badalrsquos health and prayed for his complete recovery at the earliestrdquoHe further wrote ldquoTaking this incident very seriously I have immediately discussed it with the Superintendent of Police SP in Nanded and issued instructions for a strict investigation Extremely stringent legal action will be taken against those responsible for the attack and they will not be spared under any circumstancesrdquoProbe ordered into attackMaharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavisalso spoke to Badal after the incident and enquired about his healthFadnavis sought details from the Nanded Superintendent of Police and directed the police to investigate the circumstances and motive behind the attackFadnavis spoke to Badal over the phone and enquired about his health sources saidCM Fadnavis also sought details of the incident from the Nanded Superintendent of Police and directed the police to investigate the motive behind the attackThe Chief Minister ordered a probe into the incident and asked the police to take appropriate action based on the findings of the investigationProbe underwaySecurity arrangements and the circumstances leading to the alleged knife attack are being examined by the policeFurther details are awaited as the investigation progressesBadal injured in knife attackBadal was injured in a knife attack at a gurdwara in Maharashtras Nanded on Thursday police saidA video recorded after the incident showed Badal walking with a saffron cloth wrapped around his right handVIDEO 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 awaitedSource Third PartyFull video available on PTI Videos httpstcod8jp61yd2p pictwittercomRvZkrc0nNvmdash Press Trust of India PTI_News August 13 2026According to preliminary information the attacker identified by sources as a Nihang allegedly attempted to stab Badal with a kirpan Security personnel intervened and prevented the attack from causing more serious injuriesBadal was rushed to a private hospital in Nanded for treatment Sources said his condition was stable and his injuries were not lifethreatening He sustained an injury to his hand and received stitches officials said