Daijiworld Media Network - Puttur (TU/CN)
Puttur, Apr 30: Maulavi Muhammadh Saqafi who recently joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in the presence of chief minister B S Yeddyurappa in Puttur, was allegedly assaulted by Kerala-based NDS workers at Adoor Pandi in Kasargod district.
It is believed the attack is in retaliation to his joining the BJP. He was waylaid and attacked by Abdul Thottam, Mainakai, Rahman, and Shamsuddin.
The Maulavi was later admitted to a private hospital in Puttur for treatment. The case has been transferred to Adoor police station in Kasargod.