Dhemaji, July 5 -- A journalist was injured on Friday after allegedly being attacked by a mob while covering panchayat election-related news in Assam's Dhemaji district.

This marks the second such incident targeting journalists in Assam within a week.

Madhurjya Saikia, a reporter for an Assamese news channel, sustained injuries when he was reportedly assaulted by a mob of over 25 individuals armed with sticks in Dimow Pathar.

Saikia has filed a complaint at the Silapathar police station, alleging that leaders of a local outfit were behind the attack. Police have registered a case and an investigation is underway.

Saikia is currently receiving treatment for severe injuries at a hospital in Dibrugarh.

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