Woman dies after acid attack in Kushinagar, mother in critical condition
A 23-year-old woman died after an acid attack in Kushinagar, Uttar Pradesh, while her mother remains critical. Police said an unidentified attacker entered their home at night and poured acid on them as they slept. Investigation is underway
Kushinagar (UP): A 23-year-old woman succumbed to her injuries following an alleged acid attack on her and her mother while both were sleeping inside their house here, police said on Friday.
The incident took place in the Morwan area under Ramkola police station on Thursday night, they said.
Kajal died at Gorakhpur Medical College on Friday morning, while her mother, Lilavati Devi, 58, remains critical, police said.
According to police, an unidentified assailant entered their house after midnight through the roof and allegedly poured acid on Lilavati and her daughter while they were sleeping in a room.
Upon hearing their screams, Kajal’s father, Prabhunath Yadav, who was sleeping in the veranda, rushed inside, but the attacker had already fled, they said.
Both victims were initially taken to Kushinagar Medical College and later referred to Gorakhpur Medical College due to their critical condition.
Deputy Inspector General of Police (Gorakhpur range) S Channappa, SP Keshav Kumar, and ASP Siddharth Verma reached the spot with a heavy police force and initiated an investigation.
Yadav had been working at a cold storage facility in Asansol, West Bengal, and returned home about six months ago after his retirement, police said.
Efforts are on to nab the accused as soon as possible, the SP said.
