'Attack on Rushdie terrible': Imran Khan becomes first Muslim leader to condemn stabbing

Former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan has condemned the attack on celebrated Indian-origin British author Salman Rushdie. Speaking to a British daily 'The Guardian', Imran Khan termed the attack on Rushdie 'terrible' saying it can't be justified. He however, said that Islamic world's anger directed at Rushdie's 1988 book 'The Satanic Verses' is understandable. Meanwhile, Rushdie's health condition continues to be serious but he is on a road to recovery as per Reuters. Watch this video to know more.

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