Man attacks wife with machete, suspected acid in Bengaluru’s J.P. Nagar
A 26-year-old woman in Bengaluru was attacked with a machete and a suspected acidic substance by her estranged husband near her workplace. The husband was apprehended by police, and the victim is in critical condition, with investigations ongoing into the motive.
Why it matters
This incident tragically highlights the severe and ongoing issue of domestic violence and gender-based violence, underscoring the urgent need for societal interventions, support systems for victims, and effective law enforcement to prevent such heinous acts.
A 26-year-old woman was allegedly attacked with a machete and had a suspected acidic substance poured on her by her husband near a private hospital in J.P. Nagar in south Bengaluru on Thursday.
The incident occurred around 9.15 a.m. when the victim, Madhumita, stepped out of the hospital where she worked to have breakfast. The accused, identified as Venkatesan, allegedly attacked her with a machete and then poured a liquid believed to be acid on her before attempting to flee.
Though bystanders tried to catch him, Venkatesan fled for some distance before a Bengaluru Traffic Police sub-inspector intercepted and detained him. He was later handed over to the J.P. Nagar police.
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