Hyderabad, May 27 -- British-Indian novelist Salman Rushdie has shared his views on the 25-year prison sentence given to the man who violently attacked him in 2022.

Speaking to BBC Radio 4 on Monday, Rushdie stated that he was "pleased" the attacker received the maximum penalty under the law.

Attack left author blind in one eye

The assailant Hadi Matar was sentenced in a New York court for the attempted murder of Rushdie. The attack left the author blind in one eye.

Judge David Foley delivered the verdict in Mayville, near where the stabbing occurred.

Following the ruling, Chautauqua County District Attorney Jason Schmidt expressed satisfaction. However, Matar's lawyer Nathaniel Barone confirmed that an appeal will be made.

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