MALAPPURAM: A councillor of Malappuram municipality was hacked by a bike- borne gang. Abdul Jaleel, the UDF councillor of 16th ward sustained hack injuries. Initial reports said a dispute over vehicle parking is the cause for the attack. Seriously injured Majeed was first admitted at a private hospital in Manjeri and then at a private hospital in Perinthalmanna.

The incident happened last night at Thamarasseri in Payyanad at 10.30 pm. He was travelling in a car along with his three friends. The doctors said there were injuries on his head and forehead. He was unconscious when brought to the hospital. The panes behind the car in which they were travelling have been damaged. The police have started an investigation.