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SAD's Harsimrat shows weapon used in Nanded attack on Sukhbir Singh Badal, stitches on his arm
In letter to Amit Shah, Harsimrat seeks NIA probe, says second attack in 2 years “part of political conspiracy hatched since 2015 to disrupt peace in Punjab”.
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- Why it matters
- Harsimrat Kaur Badal has written to the Home Minister requesting an NIA investigation, alleging the attack is part of a political conspiracy targeting her party rather than an isolated incident.
- Most affected
- Sukhbir Singh Badal — Sustained injuries requiring stitches from a weapon attack in Nanded.
SAD leadership — Facing what they characterize as a targeted campaign; have escalated the matter to federal authorities. - Likely next
- Whether the NIA accepts the request for investigation and whether federal authorities respond formally to Harsimrat's allegations.