1 day ago
Bihar Acid Attack Injures Family During Financial Dispute
Six people were hurt in an acid-related incident in Bihar.
The injured people included a couple and their three children.
Another person from the other group was also hurt.
Police said the incident began with an argument about money.
The argument happened in Purani Bazar on August 29.
An acid-like substance kept in a house was allegedly used during the fight.
The substance caused burn injuries to people on both sides.
Everyone injured was taken to a hospital, and police are investigating what happened.
Six people, including a couple and their three children, suffered burn injuries in East Champaran, Bihar.
The incident occurred on August 29 in the Purani Bazar locality under Kesariya Police Station.
Police said the attack followed a heated argument between two groups over a monetary transaction.
An acid-like substance reportedly kept at jeweller Amit Kumar’s house was allegedly used by both sides.
All six injured people are receiving hospital treatment, and police have begun an investigation.
- Who
- Amit Kumar, his wife and their three children—Yash Kumar, Saksham Kumar and Aarush Kumar—along with Praveen Kumar, were injured.
- What
- Six people suffered burn injuries after an acid-like substance was allegedly used during an altercation.
- Where
- Purani Bazar locality, under Kesariya Police Station in East Champaran district, Bihar.
- When
- August 29; police issued the statement on Monday.
- Why
- The incident followed a dispute over a monetary transaction.
Key facts
- Injured
- Six people, including five members of one family
- Family identified
- Amit Kumar, his wife, and their children Yash Kumar, Saksham Kumar and Aarush Kumar
- Other injured person
- Praveen Kumar, also known as Gunjan Singh
- Substance
- An acid-like substance reportedly used for cleaning silver
- Location
- Purani Bazar, East Champaran district, Bihar
- Dispute
- A monetary transaction between two groups
- Current status
- All injured people are undergoing hospital treatment; an investigation has begun
Quotes
East Champaran district police
The district police statement describing the dispute and alleged use of the substance
“Praveen Kumar alias Gunjan Singh reportedly went to the house of Amit Kumar alias Bittu (a jeweller) following a dispute over a money transaction. A heated argument took place between them. During the altercation, an acid-like substance reportedly kept at Amit's house was allegedly used by both sides, leaving six people injured.”
NDTV
“A couple and their three children sustained burn injuries after they were allegedly attacked with acid used for cleaning silver. A person from the other side also sustained burn injuries in the incident.”
NDTV
Sources
Related news
Hapur Man Allegedly Throws Acid After Wedding Is Called Off
Father and Son Stabbed Over Phone Dispute; Four Held
Woman Allegedly Throws Boiling Water at Husband Over Scooter
Buffalo Passage Dispute Turns Violent, One Dead, Eight Injured
21-Year-Old Attacked Over Loan Dispute In Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar
Man Killed, Brother Injured in Jaipur Dispute Stabbing
Gandak, Kosi River Levels Rise as Bihar Officials Monitor
Nepal Floods Leave 12 Bihar Residents Missing, Including Family
Mumbai Crime Branch Arrests Bihar Supplier, Seizes ₹10.09 Crore Charas
Woman and Her Four Children Drown in Bihar Village Pond
