Bantwal: A police man was attacked by an iron rod in Melkar near Bantwal in Dakshina Kannada district on Thursday, July 9 night.

The accused is identified as Abdul Salam (28) of Goltamajalu village.

It is said that the police officer Shailesh Shetty had arrived to solve a dispute between a lorry driver and the residents.

Meanwhile, Abdul Salam attacked Shailesh with an iron rod and he has been now admitted to a nearby government hospital.

Abdul was beaten by the nearby residents for injuring the police man and he too has been admitted to the hospital.