An incident of an acid attack has been reported at the Police Station Sadar, District Mandi. According to police, the incident occurred in Sain Mohalla, Mandi Town, where a man identified as Nand Lal allegedly threw acid on his wife.
As per the initial enquiry, the accused, who runs a tea shop near Zonal Hospital Mandi, had been in prolonged domestic issues with his wife.
Today, at around 06:15 PM, he reportedly returned home, went to his wife’s room, and, after an argument, threw acid on her. The victim was immediately taken to Zonal Hospital Mandi for medical assistance and has been further referred to AIIMS Bilaspur for further treatment.
The accused has been arrested, and an FIR is being registered in the matter. Further investigation is underway to ascertain the complete circumstances surrounding the incident.