Author Rushdie of 'The Satanic Verses' Stabbed with a Knife

Author Controversial for Blasphemy in the Islamic World

[Asia Economy Reporter Yu Je-hoon] British author Salman Rushdie was stabbed with a weapon during a lecture in New York State, USA, on the 12th (local time), according to major foreign media including the AP News. Rushdie is the author of the novel "The Satanic Verses," which sparked blasphemy controversies in the Islamic world.

According to reports, Rushdie was attacked by a man who rushed onto the stage just before his lecture at the Shutterqu Institution that morning. Rushdie was transported to a local hospital and underwent surgery. The incident occurred while the host was introducing Rushdie to the audience, and the assailant struck Rushdie, who was sitting on a sofa behind the stage, 10 to 15 times with a weapon or fists.

Rushdie's side explained that he is currently breathing with a ventilator, with a severed arm nerve and liver damage caused by the stabbing. They also stated that he is expected to lose one eye.

The assailant was identified as Hadi Matar, a resident of Fairview, New Jersey. The police said the motive for the crime is unclear.

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