Acid attack victim names culprit in statement

Police have registered a following the harrowing incident of an elderly mother's death and her daughter suffering burn injuries in an acid attack in Gulistan-e-Jauhar.

The woman's former husband and two unidentified men have been nominated in the FIR. A 55-year-old woman named Tanveer Bano lost her life and her daughter, Rabia Shahid, sustained burn injuries in the gruesome acid attack that happened inside their home in Gulistan-e-Jauhar, Block 5.

Late at night, police registered a case under sections 302 and 34/336B. The complaint was lodged by the injured daughter. Shahid Alam, the ex-husband of the injured woman, and two unknown men have been named as suspects in the case.

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According to the statement provided by the injured woman, two unknown persons forcibly entered her residence and attempted to throw acid on her.

Acid was thrown on her hand, prompting her to seek refuge in the bathroom. Subsequently, the assailants targeted her mother, causing her to fall on her head.

The accused fled the scene. The injured woman revealed that the attackers seemingly aimed to kill her. The victim had been divorced by her exhusband six months ago, leading to disputes over visitation rights with her two daughters.

The ex-husband had reportedly threatened her life just two days prior. Acid marks were visible on the deceased woman's face and a wound on the back of her head.