Two construction company employees attacked

Two employees of a private construction firm were injured when they were attacked by unidentified youths near Asalwas village, about 11 km from here, police said today.

The bike-borne youths allegedly attacked the company staffers after being stopped from crossing an under-construction bridge on National Highway-8 last night, police said.

Police have registered a case of rioting and causing grievous injuries against the unknown youths. A police officer said efforts were on to trace the assailants.