Mandya: A group of people on Sunday night attacked JD(S) workers at Gurudevarahalli in Maddur Taluk of Mandya constituency.

Three party workers were injured in the attack and were rushed to hospital for treatment. The victims alleged that they were attacked soon after the campaign of independent candidate Sumalatha Ambareesh ended.

Cong-JD(S) alliance candidate Nikhil Kumaraswamy met the victims at the hospital and enquired about their health. He assured that he will make sure strict action against the perpetrators of the taken will be taken and appealed party workers not to take law into their hands.

“Our government is in power. Whatever we do people will believe it to be wrong. We want to make sure there is free, fair and peaceful election” Nikhil who comforted the victims said.

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Mandi (HP) (PTI): Three people were killed and two others sustained grievous injuries after a speeding car dashed against a stationary truck at Dadour near Nerchowk in Mandi district on Monday late at night, police said on Tuesday.

There were five people in the car when the tragedy struck. Three were declared dead in the hospital while two have been referred to AIIMS Bilaspur.

The deceased were identified as Anil Kumar (28), Rohit Kumar (26) and Subash Kumar (23), all residents of Mandi district, while the injured are Harish and Pankaj.

A case has been registered under relevant sections and investigations are underway, said Superintendent of Police (SP) Mandi Vinod Kumar.

He added that the bodies have been handed over to the family members of the deceased.

In a statement, Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu expressed grief over the loss of three lives in a road accident. He directed the district administration to ensure best possible treatment for the injured and wished them a speedy recovery.