BJP leader, associate injured in attack in Punjab's Hoshiarpur

BJP district vice-president Ranjit Singh Rana and his associate were injured after being allegedly attacked by unidentified men at his shop in Punjab's Hoshiarpur, police said on Wednesday.

Attack allegedly carried out with sharp-edged weapons

The attackers allegedly assaulted Rana on Tuesday night with sharp-edged weapons, leaving him with head injuries. His associate also sustained injuries in the incident.

Both injured men were taken to the Civil Hospital in Hoshiarpur for treatment, police said.

Police investigation underway

Hoshiarpur (City) SHO Sub-Inspector Anil Kumar on Wednesday said the police were investigating the incident.

The statements of the injured were yet to be recorded, he said, adding that further action would be taken accordingly.