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Ex-husband arrested after woman suffers severe facial burns in acid attack

From Daily Star · () English

Translated from English, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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News Named sources Outcome reported
  • A woman in Bangladesh suffered severe facial burns after her ex-husband allegedly threw acid on her.
  • Police arrested the suspect hours after the attack, and he reportedly confessed during interrogation.
  • The victim, a mother of two, was initially treated at a local hospital before being transferred to a specialized burn unit.

A woman in Bangladesh sustained severe facial burns when her former husband allegedly threw acid on her in Habiganj's Sadar upazila on Thursday night. Rubina Begum, 30, a mother of two, was taken to Habiganj Sadar Hospital and later transferred to the burn unit of Sylhet MAG Osmani Medical College Hospital due to her deteriorating condition.

The victim, Rubina Begum, 30, a factory worker and mother of two, was first taken to Habiganj Sadar Hospital before being transferred to the burn unit of Sylhet MAG Osmani Medical College Hospital as her condition deteriorated.

— Daily StarDetails of the victim's condition and treatment.

The assault occurred around 9:00 p.m. in the Bahula area. Police reported that Rubina had divorced the suspect, Ujjal Mia, 28, six months prior. However, Ujjal allegedly continued to harass her at her workplace and on her commute.

According to Md Jahidul Islam, officer-in-charge of Habiganj Police Station, Rubina married 28-year-old Ujjal Mia two years ago. The couple divorced six months ago, but Ujjal allegedly continued to harass her at her workplace and on her way home.

— Md Jahidul IslamBackground information on the relationship between the victim and the accused.

While Rubina was returning home from work on Thursday night, Ujjal reportedly confronted her, threw acid on her face, and fled. Local residents heard her screams and provided assistance, taking her to the hospital. Police apprehended Ujjal around 11:00 p.m. the same night. The officer-in-charge of Habiganj Police Station stated that the accused admitted to the crime during initial questioning. Additional Superintendent of Police Shahidul Haque Munshi confirmed visiting the crime scene.

On Thursday night, while Rubina was returning home from work, Ujjal reportedly approached her and threw acid on her face before fleeing.

— Daily StarDescription of the alleged assault.
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