MUMBAI: Ghatkopar police arrested a man for allegedly throwing acid used for cleaning toilets at his widowed sister-in-law and her employer. The woman, Jyoti Kamble, and jeweller, Sudanshu Praminik (43), were treated for burn injuries.
Police said the accused, Prabodh Kamble (45), was upset with Jyoti for taking up employment with Praminik. The Kambles live in a joint family in Munir Bashir Chawl at Parsiwadi in Ghatkopar.
On Wednesday, Kamble reached the jewellery shop and flung acid at Jyoti’s face, a police officer said. Praminik, who was standing nearby, sustained burn injuries on his hands and legs. The duo was rushed to a nearby hospital. They were discharged on Thursday.
A senior police officer said that they have sent the acid for chemical analysis.
Prabodh has been booked under the relevant IPC sections for assault, attempt to murder and intentional insult with intent to provoke breach of the peace.
