KALPETTA: A 14-year-old schoolgirl was seriously injured in an acid attack reported from Pulpally in Wayanad district on Friday.
The victim, a tribal student from Priyadarshini unnati, was initially admitted to Mananthavady Medical College Hospital before being shifted to Kozhikode Medical College Hospital after doctors assessed her injuries as critical.
Police have arrested a 55-year-old neighbour, Raju Jose, in connection with the incident.
According to preliminary findings, the accused had demanded the girl’s Student Police Cadet uniform and allegedly carried out the attack in a fit of rage after she refused.
The victim sustained 40% burns, primarly in her face causing severe injuries to her eye.
The accused is currently in the custody of the Pulpally police and is being questioned in detail. An investigation is under way, and police said further details are expected to emerge.