The Economic Times

Alert Maharashtra cop blunts 'kirpan' attack on Sukhbir Singh Badal, suffers slash on palm

An alert police officer prevented a kirpan attack on Sukhbir Singh Badal. Inspector Santosh Kendre sustained a palm injury while disarming the assailant. Badal underwent surgery after the incident and was discharged. The attacker was identified as Jaspal Singh, a Nihang order member. Kendre's quick action significantly reduced the blow's intensity.