Attack on Badal: Accused sent to police custody till August 24

Image used for representational purposes only. | Photo Credit: Getty Images/iStockphoto A court in the district on Friday (August 14, 2026) remanded Jaspal Singh, arrested for allegedly attacking Shiromani Akali Dal chief Sukhbir Singh Badal, in police custody till August 24, an official said.Jaspal Singh was nabbed immediately after he allegedly attacked Mr. Badal inside Mata Sahib Gurdwara here on Thursday (August 13).“He was interrogated for hours but police were yet to find any concrete reason for his act,” officials said.Jaspal Singh was presented before a court at Mudkhed at around 4 p.m. The court sent him in police custody till August 24.Mr. Badal, who was treated for hand injuries at a local hospital after the attack, flew to Delhi on Friday (August 14) afternoon. Published - August 14, 2026 07:24 pm IST