A case has been registered after Kannada writer Yogesh Master's face was blackened by unidentified persons.
Yogesh Master, the author of a controversial Kannda novel 'Dundhi, was yesterday attacked by unidentified persons, who smeared his face with black oil.
The incident took place when the author was having tea after attending a literature program.
It is being said that some right wing organisation could be behind the incident.
The police has registered a complaint and is investigating the matter.
No arrest has been made so far.
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