Factory worker throws acid on woman colleague in Jalandhar

Jalandhar: In a heinous crime, a 47-year-old woman was attacked with acid by her co-worker in the factory over a minor argument related to work in Focal Point area of the Jalandhar city on Monday.

The victim suffered around 35% burn injuries after the incident and she is undergoing treatment at the local Civil Hospital. Doctors said that there were injuries on her face, hands and knees.

The co-workers in the factory immediately grabbed the accused and police from the Focal Point check-post reached the spot and arrested them.

Following information of the incident, police rushed to the spot and launched the investigation. However, the exact reason for the attack remained unclear, police said.

Accused has been identified as Sohan Lal, 30, of Ram Nagar, while the victim has been named as Ran Rani, 47.

Police said they both worked in the same factory, that manufactures nut and bolts.

Investigation officer and assistant sub-inspector Madan Singh said the exact reason for the attack was yet to be ascertained and they are scanning the CCTV footages and questioning fellow workers.