Salman was preparing to address an event at Chautauqua Institute in Chautauqua NY on August 12. On Aug. 12, a male attacker rushed onto the stage and stabbed Salman 12 times in various areas, including his neck, abdomen, chest and face. A spokesperson for the district attorney’s office told NBC News. The author was airlifted to a hospital and the suspect was arrested and charged with attempted murder and assault.
Zafar continued, “We are so grateful to all the audience members who bravely leapt to his defence and administered first aid along with the police and doctors who have cared for him and for the outpouring of love and support from around the world. We ask for continued patience and privacy as the family come together at his bedside to support and help him through this time.”
Padma was Salman’s fourth wife. Zafar’s mother was his first wife. Clarissa Luard, Elizabeth West—with whom he shares a 23-year-old son, Milan RushdieAnd Marianne Wiggins.
New Jersey man is the stabbing suspect Hadi Matar, has pleaded not guilty to charges of second-degree attempted murder and second-degree assault.