Mangalore : A man identified as Gafoor (40) of Adyar was grievously attacked by a group of assailants near Adyar  on June 13, Thursday night.

The incident took place when Gafoor was riding his bike and passing through Adyar. A group of about nine persons who came by three bikes  intercepted Gafoor and attacked with  lethal weapons seriously injuring him. The group later fled the scene.

The injured person has been admitted to Unity Hospital in Mangalore. Police say a personal rivalry was the reason for the attack.

Mangalore Rural Police have registered a case and are conducting investigations.