It seems ghastly acid attacks on girls are on the rise in the State with a third such incident occurring in Kalahandi district on Monday within a span of three months.
According to reports, the girl was critically injured after a youth, believed to be a jilted lover, allegedly threw acid on her at Kalampur under Dharamgarh block in the district.
The incident occurred when the victim of Khandidangari village was on her way to attend computer classes at a private coaching centre at Kalampur at around 8 am.
The youth, Parshuram Majhi, reportedly stopped the victim near Bankapalla chhak and threw acid on her. The girl received burn injuries on her face and hands.
Then, some locals rescued her and admitted to the hospital. Her condition is said to be critical. Meanwhile, the victim’s family has lodged a complaint in this regard.
The accused youth was still absconding.