Digital Desk: A grenade was hurled at the residence of Sarupathar MLA Biswajit Phukan in Changpool, though the device failed to detonate.
Police have secured the area and launched an investigation into the incident.
The MLA was away on election campaign duties at the time of the attack.
Local residents suspect that the act was a calculated attempt to disrupt the political environment surrounding the BJP candidate, who is currently leading in the election campaign.