You’ve probably heard the shocking news by now that Salman Rushdie was brutally attacked on stage at a speaking event Friday in Chautauqua, New York.
The author suffered stab wounds to his face, neck, abdomen and chest, according to a district attorney’s office spokesperson who spoke to NBC News.
The alleged attacker, identified as 24-year-old Hadi Matir, was taken into custody by a state trooper at the event, according to New York State Police.
Meanwhile the novelist was airlifted to a hospital to receive treatment for his wounds; he has remained there ever since. Now, Salman’s ex-wife Padma Lakshmi has broken her silence, taking to social media to share her sympathy for the horrific situation.
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