Mangaluru : BJP leader Prakash of Bellur was attacked by some miscreants who barged into his house late night on October 26.

Prakash is presently admitted to a hospital in Bantwal. He has suffered head injuries.

The motive behind the attack is not known. However, suspicion is that some locals were behind the act. It is learnt the accused have threatened the mother and elder brother of Prakash.

Bantwal Police are investigating the case.