Begusarai/Patna : A woman doctor working at a hospital in Bihar’s Begusarai district was allegedly attacked with acid near her neighbourhood around 10 pm on Tuesday, October 13. Police have arrested the main accused, identified as Gautam Jha, as the investigation into the incident continues.
The doctor sustained minor injuries and was taken to Sadar Hospital for preliminary treatment. She was later discharged and sent home, according to the report.
Police are investigating the circumstances of the attack, the suspected motive and the substance allegedly used.
Attack Took Place Near Doctor’s Neighbourhood
According to the initial information, the doctor was near her neighbourhood when a person allegedly approached her from behind and threw a substance at her.
She was taken to Sadar Hospital following the incident, where she received initial treatment.
Police are examining the details of the incident to establish exactly how the attack occurred and what substance was used.
Accused From Samastipur Arrested
The arrested accused, Gautam Jha, is reportedly a resident of Rampur Jalalpur in Samastipur district. According to the report, he runs an e-rickshaw and charging shop beside Lakshya Hospital.
Police are questioning him to establish the sequence of events and determine the motive behind the alleged attack.
Police Suspect Three Months of Stalking
Preliminary police findings suggest that the accused may have been following the doctor for approximately three months.
Investigators are also examining a possible connection with an earlier dispute involving the doctor’s husband and a woman associated with the accused. The report suggests that tensions arising from the alleged dispute may have contributed to the incident.
However, police have not yet conclusively established the motive or confirmed a direct link between the earlier dispute and the attack.
SP and Senior Officers Inspect the Scene
After receiving information about the incident, Begusarai SP Manish, Sadar-1 DSP Prashant Kumar and the city police station officer visited the scene.
Police have intensified the investigation and are examining all relevant aspects of the case.
SP Manish said that female police personnel had also been deployed to ensure the doctor’s safety.
Police Investigate Substance Used in Attack
Investigators are working to determine whether the substance used in the attack was acid and how the incident was carried out.
Police are also examining whether anyone else was involved and whether the attack was part of a broader plan.
Although the main accused has been arrested, the motive and other details remain under investigation. Further conclusions will depend on the evidence collected by police.
