In an unfortunate incident, four persons, including a woman, were brutally injured in an acid attack at ward no 11 in Bargarh town on Saturday.
The injured identified as Manoj Soni, Harihar Bhoi, Gita Devi and Pinku Sharma, have been shifted to the VIMSAR, Burla. They have sustained 50 to 60 per cent burns, hospital sources said.
According to various reports, the incident occurred when a sudden argument between two brothers, Manoj and Pawan, took an ugly turn. All of a sudden, Pawan with a rage of anger threw acid at the younger brother. When neighbours tried to intervene, Pawan also threw acid at them.
All of the victims are critically injured and have been rushed to the hospital where they are taken care of. A case has been registered against Pawan.
