Pakistan: Acid attack on 3 girls for rejecting marriage proposal
Three girls, including a sister duo, in Pakistan's Punjab province suffered burn injuries in an acid attack today when they were allegedly attacked by the sisters' uncle for rejecting a marriage proposal, said media reports. The sisters and their friend all said to be university students were standing at a bus stop in Dang district of Gujrat in the morning when the incident happened.
Girls suffered burns on their face and arms
While the girls were at the bus stop, the men arrived on a motorcycle and hurled acid on them, DawnNewsTV reported. The girls suffered burns on their face and arms and were admitted to a hospital, according to police.
Primary suspect was the uncle of the two sisters: Police
"The primary suspect was the uncle of the two sisters who were attacked. Another accused was identified as the uncle's friend," said Dang police station SHO Ameer Abbas. The SHO's statements were seconded by one of the victims, the report added. One of the girls had refused a marriage proposal which was the reason behind the attack, the police said.
The uncle and his friend are on the run
The police said that the uncle and his friend are still absconding while the third accused has been arrested. Punjab Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif and Inspector General of Police Arif Nawaz have sought a detailed report of the case. They have also instructed senior police officials to ensure the arrest of the accused within 24 hours, the report said.
