Archive · 6 Oct 2026
Police Say Rejected Marriage Proposal Led to Balod Acid Attack
A 22-year-old woman was walking home from a library in Balod when someone threw acid at her.
She was taken to hospital and was reported to be in stable condition.
Police arrested two men, Yash Kumar Sonkar and Karan Kunjam.
Police say Sonkar was upset because the woman had rejected his marriage proposal.
They also say he suspected she was talking to someone else.
According to police, the two men planned the attack together.
Police allege Kunjam threw the acid while Sonkar directed him.
Officers said they seized the acid and used evidence, including CCTV footage, in their investigation.
A 22-year-old woman was injured in an acid attack while walking home from a library in Balod.
Police said her condition was stable while she received treatment at DKS Hospital in Raipur.
Police arrested two men, identifying them as Yash Kumar Sonkar and his friend Karan Kunjam.
Police allege Sonkar planned the attack after the woman rejected his marriage proposal and he suspected she was speaking to another man.
Police said the men obtained the acid in Durg district and that Kunjam allegedly threw it at Sonkar’s direction.
- Who
- The victim is a 22-year-old woman; police arrested Yash Kumar Sonkar and Karan Kunjam.
- What
- The woman was injured in an acid attack that police allege the two men planned.
- When
- The attack occurred on Monday; police gave details on Tuesday, October 6. The article does not specify the year.
- Where
- Sichai Colony in Balod, Chhattisgarh; the woman was treated at DKS Hospital in Raipur.
- Why
- Police say Sonkar was upset that the woman rejected his marriage proposal and suspected she was talking to another man.
- Victim's age
- 22
- Attack location
- Sichai Colony area, Balod
- Accused arrested
- Yash Kumar Sonkar, 20, and Karan Kunjam, 20
- Reported condition
- Stable
- Treatment
- DKS Hospital, Raipur
- Alleged motive
- Police say Sonkar was angry after the woman rejected his marriage proposal and suspected she was talking to another man.
- Evidence reported
- Police said they seized the acid and examined CCTV footage.