Man attacked with acid by family members over property issue

BENGALURU: A man was allegedly attacked with some liquid chemical by his own family members, including his father, sister and brother, over a property dispute.

The incident took place in Dasarahalli and the victim Sri Kiran suffered burn injuries after the clash between his family members. A complaint has been lodged against Kiran’s father Ramakrishnaiah, elder brother Upendra Kumar and elder sister Kalavati.

As per the complaint, there was a clash in the family over a property issue for the past few days. When Kiran went to meet his father Ramakrishnaiah on March 22, the latter attacked him with acid or some sort of chemical liquid, threw it at his left eye and chest, due to which suffered burn injuries.

Kiran is now undergoing treatment at a hospital.  A case has been filed at the Bagalagunte police station.