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Nurse Critically Injured in Alleged Bengaluru Acid Attack
A nurse named Madhumita was allegedly attacked near her workplace in Bengaluru.
Police say her husband, Venkatesh, was waiting outside the clinic.
When she came out, he allegedly followed her into a parking area.
He is accused of throwing acid on her and hitting her with a machete.
People nearby tried to help but were reportedly threatened.
A traffic police officer helped people overpower the alleged attacker.
Madhumita was taken to a hospital and is in critical condition.
Police are investigating what happened and why the attack occurred.
A 26-year-old nurse from Kolkata was allegedly attacked by her husband in J.P. Nagar, Bengaluru, on Thursday morning.
Police said the woman was attacked with acid and then struck several times with a machete near Narayana Clinic.
The victim, identified as Madhumita, was taken to a private hospital and is in critical condition in the ICU.
The alleged attacker, identified as Venkatesh, was reportedly waiting near the clinic and was later taken into custody.
Police are investigating the attack, including the reason for the alleged assault and video footage recorded by witnesses.
- Who
- A 26-year-old nurse identified as Madhumita was allegedly attacked by her husband, Venkatesh.
- What
- Madhumita was allegedly attacked with acid and a machete in public.
- Where
- Near Narayana Clinic in J.P. Nagar Third Phase, Bengaluru.
- When
- Thursday morning at about 9:15 a.m.
- Why
- Police are investigating the circumstances and alleged motive; the articles do not provide a confirmed reason.
Key facts
- Victim
- Madhumita, a 26-year-old nurse from Kolkata
- Alleged attacker
- Her husband, identified as Venkatesh
- Location
- Near Narayana Clinic, J.P. Nagar Third Phase, Bengaluru
- Time
- Around 9:15 a.m. on Thursday
- Weapons alleged
- Acid and a machete
- Victim’s condition
- Critical and receiving intensive care at a private hospital
- Investigation
- J.P. Nagar Police are investigating, with video footage obtained from the incident
Sources
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