30-year-old Kozhikode woman sustains severe burns in acid attack by ex-husband
Prasanth. Photo: Special arrangement.
Kozhikode: A 30-year-old woman, Prabisha Karadipparambil from Naduvannur near Balussery, was poured with acid by her ex-husband at an ayurvedic hospital in Cheruvannur, Kozhikode, on Sunday. The accused, Prasanth Karadipparambil from Koottalida, was taken into custody by the Meppayur police.
The attack happened around 11 am when Prasanth arrived at the ayurvedic hospital after repeatedly requesting to meet her over the phone. Upon gaining access, he splashed formic acid on her.
Prabisha, who was undergoing treatment for back pain, sustained severe burns on the left side of her face, left eye, chest, and back. She was rushed to the Government Medical College Hospital, Kozhikode, where she is currently receiving treatment in the red zone of the casualty ward.
According to a police officer, the effects of formic acid worsen over time, increasing the severity of the burns. Investigations into the incident are ongoing.
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