Salman Rushdie still on ventilator: unable to speak, may lose sight in one eye; Attacker sympathizes with Shia extremism

 Indian-American British-American writer Salman Rushdie has been on a ventilator for the last 24 hours after the deadly attack in New York. His condition is said to be critical. Rushdie's agent, Andrew Yeal, said he could not speak at all. You can lose one eye. He has also suffered a serious injury to his liver. Along with this, the veins of the hands have also been cut.

On Friday, Rushdie was attacked by 24-year-old Hadi Matar during a live program. Matar stabbed his throat 10-15 times, after which Rushdie was air-lifted and admitted to a hospital. Matar sympathized with Shia extremism.

A hospital doctor told US media that Rushdie had multiple stab wounds to his throat and abdomen. He has had surgery.

The attacker has been charged with attempt to murder and assault.

Matar has been charged with attempt to murder and assault. His social media accounts have revealed that he is sympathetic to Shia extremism and Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), but probe agencies have not found any direct links so far.

Matar was born in California. But he recently moved to New Jersey. According to the report of NBC New York, he has also got a fake driving license.

33 years ago, Iran's religious leader issued a fatwa Salman was in controversy over the novel 'The Satanic Verses' written on Muslim traditions. Iran's religious leader Ayatollah Khomeini issued a fatwa against him in 1989. The attack is being linked to that. However, a diplomat from Iran said – we have nothing to do with this attack.

Rushdie was born on June 19, 1947, in Mumbai, accused of insulting the Prophet in the novel Satanic Verses . 75-year-old Salman Rushdie made a mark with his books. He was awarded the 'Booker Prize' in 1981 and 'Best of the Bookers' in 1983 for his second novel 'Midnight's Children'. Rushdie made his debut as a writer in 1975 with his first novel, Grimus.

Rushdie gained recognition from his second novel, Midnight's Children. He wrote many books. These include The Jaguar Smile, The Moor's Last Sai, The Ground Beneath Her Feet and Shalimar the Clown. Mostly discussed about 'The Satanic Verses'.

'The Satanic Verses' Banned in Many Countries including India
'The Satanic Verses' was Salman Rushdie's fourth novel. This novel is banned in India and many countries of the world. It was published in 1988. Rushdie was accused of insulting the Prophet Muhammad.

The novel also led to assassinations and attacks
. Japanese translator of The Satanic Verses, Hitoshi Igarashi, was assassinated, while an Italian translator and a Norwegian publisher were also attacked. Indian-origin female writer Zainab Priya was also attacked in South Africa for praising Rushdie. The attackers had placed a knife on Priya's neck. He was hit in the face with a brick. In an interview last year, when Rushdie was asked how his life is going now, he said – let it go, I have to live my life.

Four thousand people were present in Rushdie's program, in
the hall where Rushdie had reached for the lecture, there were about four thousand audiences. Rushdie was under police protection for almost 10 years. In 1998, the then Iranian President Mohammad Khatami said – we no longer support the killing of Rushdie. However, the fatwa was still not withdrawn. Rushdie also wrote a memoir 'Joseph Anton' about this. Since then, Rushdie was living a relaxed life in New York. In 2019 he wrote his new novel Quihote.

Having made four marriages, Rushdie has
also been in discussion about Rushdie affairs. He has done 4 marriages. He moved to Britain shortly after his birth. He did his primary in rugby school in England. He later graduated in History at Cambridge University. Before becoming a litterateur, he has also worked as a copywriter in ad agencies.

Four marriages: first 46 years ago, fourth divorce 15 years ago
Clarissa Lord: married 1976, divorced 1987, Marianne Wiggins: married 1988, divorced 1993, Elizabeth West: married 1997, divorced 2004, Padmalakshmi: married 2004, divorced 2007. Apart from this, there were also reports of his affair with Bollywood actress Riya Sen.

Taslima Nasreen said - I am worried
Famous writer Taslima Nasreen said - I just learned that Salman Rushdie has been attacked in New York. I'm surprised Never thought this would happen. If they are attacked, anyone who criticizes Islam can be attacked. I am concerned

Stephen King and Amitabh Ghosh expressed concern
American writer Stephen King also gave his response. He wrote- I hope Salman Rushdie is fine. At the same time, Indian writer Amitabh Ghosh wrote – Salman Rushdie has been attacked at a speech program in New York. I am scared to hear this. I wish him a speedy recovery.