Archive · 1 Sep 2026
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.
- When
- August 29; police issued the statement on Monday.
- Where
- Purani Bazar locality, under Kesariya Police Station in East Champaran district, Bihar.
- Why
- The incident followed a dispute over a monetary transaction.
- 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