Estranged husband of a Shiv Sena corporator from here was arrested today, a day after she was allegedly attacked in her office by some persons, police said.
The incident occurred when Sangita Patil, a corporator from Wagle Estate area, was allegedly assaulted by around ten masked persons with sticks and a sword, said sub-inspector SG Tungenwar of Srinagar police station.
At the time of the attack, Sangeeta was holding a meeting with her supporters.
She and four of her supporters sustained injuries in the attack, and were rushed to a private hospital.
The attackers also ransacked her office.
In her complaint, the Sena leader said she had filed a petition seeking divorce from her husband, Manik Patil.
She alleged that the attack on her was ordered by Manik by hiring the goons.
Police have registered a case under various sections of IPC against eight persons, including Manik.
Other accused are absconding, police said.
