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Chhattisgarh film actress injured in acid attack

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Published : Nov 17, 2019, 7:08 am IST
Updated : Nov 17, 2019, 7:08 am IST

The actress suffered burn injuries in her neck and hand as she tried to protect her face.

The police was trying to identify the assailant and ascertain the motive behind the acid attack by him. (Representational Image)
 The police was trying to identify the assailant and ascertain the motive behind the acid attack by him. (Representational Image)

Bhopal: An unidentified assailant on Saturday threw acid on Chhattisgarh film actress Maya Sahu when she was coming out of her house in the district headquarters of Durg in Chhattisgarh.

The actress suffered burn injuries in her neck and hand as she tried to protect her face. According to the police, a motorcycle-borne youth suddenly appeared and threw some harmful chemicals, probably acid, at her. He then fled the spot on his bike.

The actress was admitted to a local hospital. The police was trying to identify the assailant and ascertain the motive behind the acid attack by him.

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