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Acid attack on beauty parlour owner on outskirts of Patna

40-year-old woman suffers minor burns

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A beauty parlour owner was allegedly attacked with acid in Mokama on the outskirts of Patna, police said on Monday.

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The incident happened when the 40-year-old woman was returning home after closing her parlour on Sunday night, they said.

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Police said two men arrived on a motorcycle and allegedly threw acid on her.

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“She suffered minor burns on her face. She was immediately taken to a nearby hospital by locals. Her condition is out of danger,” SDPO of Barh Anand Kumar Singh said.

A case has been registered, and a hunt is underway for those behind the incident, he said.

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“The motive behind the incident is not clear. An investigation is underway,” he added.

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