Ludhiana: A 36-year-old Haibowal resident was allegedly attacked with sharp-edged weapons in front of his minor daughter after he objected to a group of youngsters creating a ruckus in the main Haibowal market on Tuesday night.The victim, Mukesh Mittal, an area vice-president of the BJP, suffered injuries to his head and chest and was admitted to a private hospital for treatment.Mittal said he had gone to the market with his daughter to buy snacks when he noticed a group of youngsters allegedly creating a nuisance on the road. He objected to their behaviour, following which an argument broke out.The confrontation soon escalated and the youngsters allegedly attacked Mittal with a sharp-edged weapon, striking him on the head and chest, even as his daughter was present at the spot.Mittal subsequently called his family members and was rushed to hospital.Haibowal police said they had received a complaint and were conducting an inquiry. An FIR would be registered after the inquiry, police added.
