A young Kerala author, P Jimshar, was beaten up by unidentified persons for his upcoming book, upcoming Malayalam book “Padachonte
Chithra Pradarshanam”, meaning “Photo Exhibition of God”.

Jimshar, 26, was attacked at Kootanad in Palakkad at Sunday night. The writer reportedly suffered injuries in the attack and has been
admitted to a private hospital.

Jimshar, a native of Perimbilavu in Thrissur district, attacked when he came to Palakkad to visit his grandfather living at Kootanad.

The attackers, reportedly four youths, questioned both the title and contents of the book while attacking the writer.