Udupi: An embroidery shop owner sustained serious injuries after he was allegedly attacked with acid by a goldsmith following a dispute over the refund of a rental deposit in Udupi. The accused, identified as Suresh Acharya, has been arrested by the police.
The injured shop owner, Naveen Kumar, is a resident of Indrali Budnar. According to the available information, the incident occurred when the accused allegedly entered the embroidery shop carrying acid and threw it on Naveen Kumar.
The attack left Naveen Kumar with serious injuries. He is reported to be in critical condition.
Rental deposit dispute suspected to be motive
The incident is reportedly linked to a disagreement over the return of a rental deposit. The dispute allegedly escalated, culminating in the acid attack on the shop owner.
Further details about the nature of the rental arrangement and the events leading up to the attack have not yet been made available.
Accused arrested
The police have arrested Suresh Acharya in connection with the incident. Further investigation is expected to establish the circumstances surrounding the attack and the events that led to the dispute.
The condition of Naveen Kumar remains a major concern, given the severity of his injuries. Further details regarding his treatment and the investigation are awaited.