Thane:
A BJP leader from Kalyan along with some of his family members was injured after an attack took place due to some family dispute at Umbardepada in Kalyan last night, police said on Sunday.
The BJP leader has been identified as Shatrugana Bhoir, who is the vice president of Kalyan BJP unit.
"Shatrugana was attending a Devi Utsav (celebration) at a distant place immediately rushed back on sounded about the attack. He too was attacked by the mob," the police said.
The Khadakpada police today registered a case against the accused persons who have been named in the complaint.
No arrest has been made in connection with the attack so far, the police said.
Police suspect the attack could be a fallout of land dispute between the Bhoir family.
Besides, Shatrugana, his family members including his wife, sister and brother were injured in the attack, said police.
The injured have been admitted to a local hospital where they are presently being treated.
