Daijiworld Media Network – Kadaba (MS)
Kadaba, Mar 4: A disturbing incident unfolded at the campus of a government PU college in town when a masked youth entered and perpetrated an acid attack on three girl students. The attacker was caught by the people.
The accused was identified as Abeen from Kerala. Abeen targeted Alina Sibi, Archana, and Amritha with acid. Among the victims, one girl sustained severe burn injuries, while the other two suffered minor injuries.
The victims suffered serious injuries on the face and were rushed to the hospital. According to preliminary reports, the victims are all students of Second Year Pre-University College (Class 12).
The accused wearing a mask and hat, who had managed to enter the college campus, attacked the victims as they preparing to enter the examination hall.
As the victims shouted for help, other students and staff rushed to them.
The acid-attacker, who tried to escape from the spot, was caught by the public. Reports said that he was caught and handed over to the police.
After coming to know about the incident, parents and other public gathered at the college premises and the hospital. The incident has raised a concern and created a panic situation in the communally sensitive region.
The motive behind this heinous act is suspected to be linked to a love failure. Abin, hailing from Nelambur taluk in Mallapuram district and pursuing an MBA, carried out the attack. Notably, the critically injured girl also hails from Kerala and is enrolled in the second PU science stream.