Archive · 23 Dec 2025
Three arrested for acid attack in Bihar's Patna
Three people were arrested for throwing acid on a 40-year-old woman who runs a beauty parlour in Mokama, near Patna.
The attack happened on December 21 when the woman was returning home from her shop.
The police found out that Nitu Devi and Suman Devi planned the attack because they thought the woman was having an inappropriate relationship with Nitu Devi's husband.
Nitu Devi hired Mohammad Ehshan to do the attack and promised to pay him a lot of money.
The police found Rs 97,000 in cash at Nitu Devi's place, which they think was for paying Ehshan.
The police are still investigating and plan to arrest another person connected to the case.
Three people, including two women, were arrested for an acid attack on a 40-year-old woman in Mokama, Patna.
The attack occurred on December 21 while the victim was returning home from her beauty parlour.
Nitu Devi and Suman Devi allegedly conspired to attack the woman, suspecting an illicit relationship between the victim and Nitu Devi's husband.
Mohammad Ehshan was hired to carry out the attack and was promised a hefty sum.
Police recovered Rs 97,000 from Nitu Devi's premises, suspected to be for payment to Ehshan.
- Who
- Three individuals: Nitu Devi, Suman Devi, and Mohammad Ehshan
- What
- Acid attack on a 40-year-old woman
- When
- December 21
- Where
- Mokama, Patna, Bihar
- Why
- Suspected illicit relationship between the victim and Nitu Devi's husband
- Victim's Profession
- Beauty parlour owner
- Attack Date
- December 21
- Victim's Age
- 40 years old
- Accused Persons
- Nitu Devi, Suman Devi, Mohammad Ehshan
- Cash Recovered
- Rs 97,000
- Location of Attack
- Mokama, Patna