Archive · 26 Jul 2025
Teenage Girl Attacked with Petrol in Ranchi, Police Investigate
Some young people in Ranchi, India, threw petrol on a teenage girl's face.
People were worried it was a dangerous acid attack, but doctors said it was only petrol.
The girl is doing okay and should be fully recovered soon.
The police are looking into what happened.
The Chief Minister wants the people who did this arrested right away and wants the girl to get the best medical care.
The head of the Jharkhand BJP also wants the government to take strong action.
Teenage girl in Ranchi, Jharkhand, had petrol thrown on her face by youths.
The incident occurred on Saturday.
Doctors confirmed petrol was used, not acid, and the victim's condition is stable.
Ranchi police initiated an investigation and provided medical care.
Chief Minister Hemant Soren directed immediate arrest of the accused and better medical facilities.
- Who
- Some youths attacked a teenage girl.
- What
- A teenage girl had petrol thrown on her face.
- When
- Saturday, July 26.
- Where
- Ranchi, Jharkhand.
- Why
- The articles do not state why this happened.
Government's Stance
BJP's Stance
Action Against Perpetrators
Government's Stance
The state government must take stern action against the accused.
BJP's Stance
The state government must take stern action against the accused.
- Incident
- Petrol thrown on face
- Location
- Ranchi, Jharkhand
- Date
- Saturday, July 26
- Victim Status
- Stable condition, full recovery expected
- Investigation
- Ranchi Police initiated
- Official Response
- Chief Minister directed immediate arrest