Updated: August 13, 2022 1:14 AM IST 
Salman Rushdie: New York Governor Kathy Hochul said in a Friday afternoon press conference that author Salman Rushdie is alive and receiving treatment. She added that she plans on releasing information on the attacker. Author Salman Rushdie, the author whose writings led to death threats from Iran in the 1980s, was attacked on Friday at an event in western New York. As per a report by AP, a man stormed the stage at the Chautauqua Institution and began what looked like punching Rushdie as he was being introduced. Later, the author fell to the floor and the man was restrained.
Giving details, New York Governor Kathy Hochul said Rushdie is alive and has been airlifted hospital for treatment. The event moderator was attacked as well; he’s getting the care he needs at a local hospital, she added.
#UPDATE: Governor Kathy Hochul said in a Friday afternoon press conference that Rushdie is alive and receiving treatment. Hochul added she plans on releasing information on the attacker. https://t.co/YUZzpgaE7T pic.twitter.com/2n29touNAp
— News 4 Buffalo (@news4buffalo) August 12, 2022
She added
Thank you to the swift response of @nyspolice & first responders following today’s attack of author Salman Rushdie.
Our thoughts are with Salman & his loved ones following this horrific event. I have directed State Police to further assist however needed in the investigation.
— Governor Kathy Hochul (@GovKathyHochul) August 12, 2022
New York police say Salman Rushdie suffered stab wound to his neck in on-stage attack, has been airlifted to hospital, according to news agency AP. “A male suspect ran up onto stage at a speaking event & attacked Salman Rushdie & an interviewer at 11 am (local time), today in Chautauqua Institution in Chautauqua. Rushdie suffered an apparent stab wound to his neck & was transported by helicopter to a hospital,” NY State Police said in a statement.
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