Patna, Aug 31 (IANS) Six people, including five members of a family, sustained burn injuries in an acid‑like substance incident linked to a financial dispute in East Champaran’s Kesariya police station area, prompting police to form a Special Investigation Team (SIT).
The incident occurred on August 29 at Purani Bazar in Ward No. 9 under Kesariya police station. Police said the dispute was between Amit Kumar, alias Bittu, a goldsmith, and Praveen Prakash Singh, alias Gunjan Singh.
Preliminary investigation revealed that Praveen had gone to Amit’s house, where a heated argument broke out. During the confrontation, an acid‑like substance kept at Amit’s house for cleaning silver was allegedly used, causing burn injuries to people from both sides.
The injured have been identified as Amit Kumar, his three children, Yash Kumar, Saksham Kumar and Aarush Kumar, a female family member, and Praveen Prakash Singh. All six are undergoing treatment at the hospital.
Following the incident, the Sub‑Divisional Police Officer (SDPO) of Chakia and a Forensic Science Laboratory (FSL) team inspected the scene and collected evidence. On the directions of the East Champaran Superintendent of Police, an SIT has been formed for detailed investigation.
The site was inspected in the presence of a magistrate, who has also been deputed to oversee security arrangements in the area.
Police registered Kesariya Police Station Case No. 321/26 on the basis of Amit Kumar’s complaint. Four people have been named as accused: Gunjan Singh alias Praveen Prakash, Prabhat Prakash, Sudhanshu Ranjan alias Ranjan Singh and Shravan Kumar.
Officials said the investigation is underway and further action will be taken based on evidence and statements from both sides.
–IANS
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