Vansda (Gujarat), Dec. 1 -- : Bharatiya Janta Party (BJP) candidate from Vansda, Piyush Patel was allegedly attacked by unknown miscreants late on Wednesday, ahead of voting that got underway on Thursday for the first phase of Gujarat elections.

Patel the BJP candidate from Vansda alleged that he was travelling from Pratapnagar to Vandervela village with his supporters and was attacked. The miscreants he alleged pelted stones and attempted to vandalise his car.

Patel sustained injuries on his head and was admitted to the hospital with injuries.

A case has been registered at the Vansda police station, according to SK Rai Deputy Superintendent of Police, Navsari.

A probe into the matter is underway, police said.

The BJP has accused su...