Vice-Sarpanch attacked by rival in Adilabad

Azeem received injuries on his face and head when Mustafa stabbed him in full public view, resulting in profusely bleeding

Adilabad: A Vice-Sarpanch sustained injuries reportedly after his rival tried to attack him with a knife when he was in a hotel in Echoda mandal centre on Thursday. He was shifted to hospital, where he was stated to be out of danger.

Sources said Abdul Azeem, Vice-Sarpanch of Sirichlema village in Echoda mandal, was attacked allegedly by one Mustafa of the same village. The two were at loggerheads for quite a long time.

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Azeem received injuries on his face and head when Mustafa stabbed him in full public view, resulting in profusely bleeding. He was immediately rushed to a hospital in Adilabad town. His medical condition is said to be out of danger.

Echoda Inspector Nylu said that no complaint had been received so far.