SILCHAR: A 30-year-old woman was raped in front of her two children, and acid was poured on her, police said on Wednesday.
The horrific incident happened in the Dholai police station area in Assam’s Cachar district.
The accused, a 28-year-old driver living nearby, forcibly entered the woman’s residence.
In the presence of her two children, he assaulted her, doused her with acid, and fled the scene, according to police reports.
The victim’s husband discovered her upon his return, finding her bound at the hands and feet.
The attack took place on January 22, with a formal complaint registered the following day, according to police.
The victim was taken to Silchar Medical College and Hospital, where doctors described her condition as critical.
Police confirmed that efforts were ongoing to apprehend the accused, who had absconded since the day of the attack.
(The victim’s identity has not been revealed to protect her privacy as per Supreme Court directives on cases related to sexual assault)
