Assam Woman Raped, Acid Poured On Her By Neighbour In Front Of Kids

A man in Assam's Cachar district raped a woman in his neighbourhood and poured acid on her in front of her two children, said the police on Wednesday. The incident took place on January 22 when the 28-year-old accused barged into the victim's house.

According to the police, the accused engaged in a verbal spat with the 30-year-old woman during which the victim had snubbed her neighbour. Hours later, the accused stormed into the woman's home when her husband was away, reported NDTV.

The victim's husband, when returned home, found his wife on the floor with her hands, feet, and mouth tied. An acid-like substance was also found to be poured on her body, the officials said.