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Man Arrested for Acid Attack on Woman in Bihar
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News18•13-10-2026, 21:30
Man Arrested for Acid Attack on Woman in Bihar
- •A 30-year-old man named Gautam Jha was arrested for allegedly throwing acid at a woman in Begusarai district.
- •The incident took place on Monday night while the victim was returning home from a hospital.
- •The victim was admitted to Sadar Hospital in Begusarai for medical treatment.
- •The accused has been booked under Section 124 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita.
- •Police are currently investigating the motive behind the attack.
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A 30-year-old man named Gautam Jha was arrested for allegedly throwing acid at a woman and injuring her in Bihar's Begusarai district.
A case was registered against the accused under Section 124 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, which pertains to voluntarily causing grievous hurt by using acid.
Following the attack, which occurred while she was returning home from a hospital, the victim was taken to the Sadar Hospital in Begusarai for treatment.
