Udupi, May 4, 2013: A group of unidentified assailants have attacked Satish Poojari, the JD(S) candidate from Udupi assembly constituency late night on May 3, Friday.
The incident took place when Poojari was on way to his friend’s house by car. As per reports a group of four assailants waylaid his car near Kalmady, abused and attacked him before fleeing.
The locals who noticed a bruised Satish, admitted him to Hi-Tech Hospital. He has sustained injuries in his hands and legs.
Though the motive behind the attack is not known, Satish suspects the hands of rival parties behind the attack.
Malpe police have registered a case and investigations are in progress.