A reporter with a Telugu TV channel was thrashed by unidentified miscreants in Andhra's West Godavari district, allegedly for exposing illegal sand mining operations in the area.

The journalist, Rama Reddy, was seriously injured and has been admitted to the Tanuku Government Hospital.

The reporter worked for Inews and was allegedly beaten on his head and legs with iron rods.

According to the channel, around four people turned up at Reddy's house at around midnight on Wednesday and knocked on his door.

When he opened the door, he noticed an iron rod that one person had concealed.