A building inspector of the GVMC and his assistant were assaulted allegedly by residents of the Vambay Colony under the New Port Police Station limits in the Gajuwaka area on Thursday afternoon.
Inspector O. Venkateswara Rao and his assistant Demudu had gone to the colony to stop illegal constructions. Following a heated altercation, a group of about 10 persons attacked them with sticks and iron rods.
They suffered serious head injuries and were admitted to a private hospital in Gajuwaka for treatment. They were said to be out of danger.
According to Inspector G. Srinivas, a case was booked against eight persons.