Mangaluru: Acid thrown on three schoolgirls while entering exam hall, accused held

Mangaluru: Acid thrown on three schoolgirls while entering exam hall, accused held

In a shocking incident in Karnataka's Mangaluru, three girls fell victim to an acid attack while on their way to attend their second PUC test. The alleged attacker, identified as a 23-year-old MBA student, has been apprehended.

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Mangaluru: Acid thrown on three schoolgirls while entering exam hall, accused heldAcid Attack on Mangaluru PUC Students

Acid was thrown on three girls in Karnataka's Mangaluru while they were entering the school hall to attend their second PUC (pre-university education) test. The incident happened in Kadaba taluk in Dakshin Kannada.

The incident occurred when the girls, who are all secondary PUC students, were preparing for their exams sitting on the school balcony. The accused, wearing a mask and a hat, threw the substance at them as they were proceeding towards the examination hall.

Police said that the accused was identified as 'Abeen', a 23-year-old MBA student from Kerala. He has been arrested by the Kadaba Police.

The three schoolgirls are currently undergoing treatment at a government hospital and are ready to be transferred to Mangaluru for further care. All of them sustained serious injuries to their faces.

Edited By: Puja Mahanta
Published On: Mar 04, 2024
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