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British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said he was “shocked” by the author’s stabbing Salman Rushdie at a literary event in New York state. The statement was delivered Friday (12/8) local time.
Reported by AFP, Saturday (13/8/2022) this was conveyed by Johnson through uploads on his twitter. He called the stabbing horrific.
“Terrible that Sir Salman Rushdie has been stabbed while exercising rights we must not stop,” Johnson tweeted.
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Johnson thought of Rushdie’s loved ones. He hoped Rushdie was well.
“Right now my thoughts are on the person he loves. We all wish him well,” he said.
As is known, the author of the controversial novel ‘The Satanic Verses’ or ‘Satanic Verses’, Salman Rushdie was stabbed while on stage in New York. Rushdie was rushed to the hospital.
The British writer was stabbed in the neck while at a literary event on Friday in western New York state. Rushdie was rushed to a local hospital by helicopter. Police added that his condition was unknown.
New York Governor Kathy Hochul said Rushdie was still alive. He condemns the violence that has happened to Rushdie.
“We condemn all violence, and we want people to feel the freedom to speak and write the truth,” he said.
Perpetrators Detained
The local police are still investigating this case. A suspect has been arrested.
“A male suspect ran onto the stage and attacked Rushdie and an interviewer. Rushdie suffered stab wounds to the neck, and was transported by helicopter to a regional hospital. His condition is unknown,” police said in a statement.
It is known, Salman once wrote ‘The Satanic Verses’ in 1988. The novel was criticized by some Muslims because it was considered disrespectful to the Prophet Muhammad.
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