A woman was scorched in an acid attack by her brother-in-law over a domestic dispute late Tuesday night in Faisalabad.
According to details, 40-year-old Saima Bibi, hailing from Fatehpur locality of the city, had a dispute with her in-laws.
Following a heated exchange of words, a younger brother of her husband hurled acid at her, seriously injuring her. The attacker immediately fled the scene.
The scorched woman was rushed to Civil Hospital Faisalabad where according to hospital sources her condition was critical.
The police registered a case against the accused and started raids to arrest him.