FAISALABAD: A youth attacked three women with acid, causing burn injuries, in the precincts of Dijkot police station.
According to police, Qasim, 34, a resident of Roshanwala, threw acid on Safia Bibi (25), her daughter 7-year-old Saadia Bibi and aunt Rasoolan Bibi (50).
As a result, Safia Bibi received severe burn injuries to her face, eyes and head whereas her aunt and daughter got minor injuries in this incident.
All the three women were rushed to a hospital from where doctors discharged Rasoolan Bibi and Saadia Bibi after providing them first aid whereas Safia Bibi was admitted to the hospital for treatment and surgery.
Rasoolan Bibi told media persons that Qasim was residing in their house illegally. When they prohibited him from entering and residing in their house, he got infuriated and threw acid on them.
Dijkot police have registered a case and started investigation.
