Attacker stabs IUML legislator at residence

Malappuram (Kerala): Indian Union Muslim League (IUML) legislator Abdusamad Samadani suffered a stab wound Friday after a person attacked him with a knife at his home. IUML Lok Sabha member E.T.Mohammed Basheer told reporters the injury is not serious and he has suffered a cut near his nose. He has been hospitalised. [caption id=“attachment_1218519” align=“alignleft” width=“380”] Representational image. Reuters[/caption] “The legislator was acting as a mediator between two groups over a dispute at a mosque… Today (Friday) morning there was a round of talks and after that everyone left. But one person returned and said that he needs to speak to the legislator again. “He suddenly drew out a knife and attacked the legislator,” said Basheer. The attacker was overpowered and handed over to the police. The legislator was taken to a nearby hospital where he is convalescing. IANS