Daijiworld Media Network- Belthangaday
Belthangady, Aug 22: A-30-year old contractor sustained serious burnt injuries on the right side of his face, hip, knee and hand in an acid attack here on Saturday August 22.
The victim has been identified as Ashok Poojary (30) who works as a contractor and a part time snake catcher. He was attacked by Saju who threw acid on him.
Earlier, Saju had allegedly harassed a lady who is Ashok’s relative. On the pretext of offering her a lift, he went on to harass the lady by touching her. When she complained after going home, the family members, along with Ashok, went to confront Saju. Saju was then working in a rubber estate in Belthangady.
When Ashok asked him regarding the sexual harassment on the lady, Saju threw acid on Ashok and ran away leaving his bike and mobile on the spot.
Ashok was then admitted in Belthangady government hospital and later shifted to A J hospital.
A case has been registered in Belthangady police station in this regard.