The New Nation - Internet Edition

BSS, Satkhira

Parents and their two minor children have become victims of acid throwing as a sequel to long family disputes over land rights, Police said today.

The accident took place at Dhulihar village under Sadar Upazila of the district midnight on Wednesday last. The victims have been identified as Iman Ali (35), his wife Asma Khatun (24), minor son Al Amin (6) and 18-month-old daughter Khadiza Khatun.

Police said Iman's father has a long dispute over 16 bighas of land with neighbour Kalam Muhuri. According to first information report (FIR), Kalam Muhiri and his associates threw acid over the victims on the night while they were sleeping at the corridor.

Iman got burn injuries at the chest and throat, while wife Asma got injuries at left hand, son Amin at his legs and daughter Kahdiza received injuries at her left leg and face. The victims were admitted to Satkhira Sadar Hospital in early hours of the day.