MUMBAI: A Bolivian radio journalist Fernando Vidal was attacked and set on fire while he was conducting his show at Radio Popular in the city of Yacuiba.

According to a report by a leading agency, four masked assailants broke into the studio, poured petrol over Vidal and set him alight. Relatives said he had been reporting on smuggling in the border area when the attack happened.

The presenter suffered burns on his face, arms and chest, according to his son-in-law, Esteban Farfan. A studio technician Karen Anza was also injured in the attack. Vidal and Anza are currently in the hospital recuperating from burns.

Three people have been arrested on suspicion of being involved in the attack and are investigating further into the incident.