**BREAKING:  Sukhbir Singh Badal Attacked in Nanded

Shiromani Akali Dal chief and former Punjab Deputy Chief Minister Sukhbir Singh Badal was attacked near Mata Sahib Gurdwara in Nanded, Maharashtra. He was injured and taken to hospital. 

Initial reports say the attacker used a sharp-edged weapon/kirpan. 

Reports identifying the attacker as a Nihang Sikh have emerged, but the circumstances and motive are still being investigated. A member of Badal's security team was also reportedly injured.