About British author Salman Rushdie, who was stabbed by a man at a lecture venue in New York, USA and is being treated at a hospital, the American media reportedly said, ``I am seriously injured, but I am on the way to recovery.'' I was.
On the other hand, the background of the incident is still unknown, and investigative authorities are investigating the details.
Indian-born British writer Salman Rushdie was stabbed in the neck and abdomen by a man at a lecture venue in western New York, USA on the 12th and is being treated at a hospital.
Regarding Mr. Rushdie's condition, the American media reported on the 14th, citing his agent, "It will take a long time because he is seriously injured, but he is on the road to recovery."
Mr. Rushdie's son also posted on social media, "I'm really relieved that his father's ventilator has been removed and he can speak. His strong-willed, rebellious spirit and his usual sense of humor are still alive." I am commenting.
On the other hand, according to US media, the 24-year-old man who was charged with attempted murder has claimed his innocence, and investigative authorities are investigating the background and details of the incident.
Rushdie's 1988 novel "The Satanic Verses" provoked a strong backlash from Islamic countries for blaspheming Islam, and a series of incidents in which people involved in the publication were attacked in each country.