Acid attack on beauty parlour owner on outskirts of Patna
A 40-year-old beauty parlour owner in Mokama, near Patna, was allegedly attacked with acid by two men on a motorcycle. She sustained minor facial burns and is stable. Police have registered a case and are investigating the incident
Patna: A beauty parlour owner was allegedly attacked with acid in Mokama on the outskirts of Patna, police said on Monday.
The incident happened when the 40-year-old woman was returning home after closing her parlour on Sunday night, they said.
Police said two men arrived on a motorcycle and allegedly threw acid on her.
“She suffered minor burns on her face. She was immediately taken to a nearby hospital by locals. Her condition is out of danger,” SDPO of Barh Anand Kumar Singh said.
A case has been registered, and a hunt is underway for those behind the incident, he said.
“The motive behind the incident is not clear. An investigation is underway,” he added.
