Mangaluru: A group allegedly attempted to murder a BJP leader near Krishnapura in Surathkal here on Thursday, April 14.

Bharath Raj(26), the president of BJP unit in the 5th ward is the victim.

According to sources, the leader was returning home in his bike, when a group of four men allegedly attacked him with lethal weapons. However, Bharath managed to flee from the spot. He later got admitted at Padmavathi hospital after suffering minor injuries.

A case has been registered at Surathkal police station and further investigation is on.

The reason behind the murder attempt will be known only after the investigation. Police have launched a manhunt to nab the attackers.