Acid attack on student, accused arrested

The brutal incident took place in Kanakapura of Ramanagara district where a young man who was enraged that she had rejected his love, attacked a minor student with acid.

Sumanth (22), who was working as a mechanic, threw acid and ran away. At present the accused has been arrested

The young man had been tormenting and harassing the student to agree to his love. Yesterday evening also he insisted to accept love. However, when the student called Olle, he spewed chemical liquid and ran away.

The injured girl was immediately admitted to Kanakapur Taluk Hospital and after initial treatment, she was admitted to Minto Hospital in Bangalore for further treatment. The left eye of the victim was injured.

Women and Child Development Minister Halappa Achar visited the acid attack victim at Minto Hospital in Bangalore and inquired about the health. He assured that strict action will be taken against the culprits.