Renowned author Salman Rushdie stabbed in New York: Here's what we know about his 24-year-old attacker Hadi Matar

Renowned author Salman Rushdie faced a horrifying attack on Friday, August 12 in New York at a book event. His attacker has since been identified as 24-year-old Hadi Matar. Here's all we know about him!
Salman Rushdie allegedly stabbed by Hadi matar

Salman Rushdie allegedly stabbed by Hadi matar

75-year-old Salman Rushdie, known for his notable contribution to English literature was stabbed in New York on Friday, August 12. The Indian-origin renowned author based in UK was at a book event hosted by New York's Chautauqua Institution when he was brutally attacked.
The author, who was born in Bombay has faced Islamist threats to life for years now, after having released his controversial book The Satanic Verses. The book was banned from publication in many countries, India included, and even warranted a fatwa against him by Iran’s then-Supreme Leader.
As per reports, soon after the author took his seat, a man jumped on the stage and attacked him. The attacker has since been identified as 24-year-old Hadi Matar. Reportedly hailing from New Jersey, an overview of his social media gave law enforcement an indication that the man was inclined toward Shia extremism and causes of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC).
While no direct links between Matar and the IRGC have been established as of yet, officers have allegedly found pictures of assassinated commander Qassem Solemani on a messaging app belonging to Matar.
Matar's nationality is yet to be identified by the police, as confirmed by Major Eugene Staniszewski of the New York State Police. While talking about the incident, Staniszewski stated that Rushdie had only just arrived on the stage and “shortly thereafter, the suspect jumped onto the stage and attacked Rushdie, stabbing him at least once in the neck and at least once in the abdomen.”
Elaborating further, He added that authorities are in the “process of obtaining search warrants for various items. There was a backpack located at the scene. There was also electronic devices”. Till more evidence is received, it is being assumed that Matar was working alone.
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