A police officer was seriously injured in an attack at Gajol in Malda district today.
Additional SP Abhisek Modi said the ASI Mrinal Kanti Mallick had to be given five stitches on his head after being hit by a bamboo pole when a police force went to the area on getting information about land dispute between two neighbours in the area.
A civic police volunteer was also injured but discharged after first aid.
The ASP said Mallick had to be referred to Malda Medical College and Hospital.
A big police force went to the area.
