Maharashtra Cop Praised For Saving Sukhbir Badal

Sukhbir Singh Badal, the chief of Shiromani Akali Dal, was attacked at Mata Sahib Gurdwara in Nanded on Thursday.

His wife, Harsimrat Kaur Badal, has praised Maharashtra Police Inspector Santosh Vaijnath Kendre for his bravery during the attack.

Kendre acted as a 'human shield' between Sukhbir Badal and the attacker, risking his own life to protect the SAD chief.

The attack took place on Thursday afternoon as Sukhbir Badal was leaving the gurdwara.

An attacker allegedly approached Badal with a kirpan concealed beneath his shawl.

Inspector Kendre, who was part of the Maharashtra Police security team, reportedly noticed the movement and immediately intervened.

According to reports, the attacker allegedly intended to stab Badal in the stomach but Kendre overpowered him before the assault could cause serious injuries.

Badal sustained an injury to his hand, while Kendre was also injured in the incident.

The attacker was identified as Jaspal Singh, a Nihang Sikh associated with the gurdwara.

He was detained by the police immediately after the incident.

Harsimrat Kaur Badal expressed gratitude to the Maharashtra Police officer and wished him a speedy recovery.

She also thanked the doctors and staff at Yashosai Hospital for treating the injured police officer.

The incident occurred as Badal was exiting the premises of the gurdwara, where he had been interacting with devotees.

Following the attack, Badal was taken to a private hospital in Nanded for medical treatment.

Inspector Kendre was also taken to Yashosai Hospital for treatment of his hand injury.

Harsimrat later met Kendre at the hospital and personally thanked him for intervening during the attack.

The bravery of Inspector Kendre has been widely praised, with many hailing him as a hero for saving Sukhbir Badal's life.

The incident has also raised questions about the security arrangements for politicians and public figures in India.

It is a reminder of the risks and challenges faced by those in public life, and the importance of effective security measures to protect them.

The attack on Sukhbir Badal is a significant incident, and it will likely have implications for the security of politicians and public figures in the future.