Overview

• The accused, Anand Kumar, poured diesel over himself after the attack and succumbed to more than 70% burn injuries on July 9 despite medical efforts.
• The assault took place on July 8 in Manchanabele village when the 18-year-old victim rejected her relative’s marriage proposal.
• Police noted the toilet acid cleaner used was weakly corrosive, leaving the victim with only rashes and facial redness and no lasting disfigurement.
• Investigators at Chikkaballapura police station have registered a case under sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and are collecting forensic evidence and witness statements.
• Advocates say the recurring use of household corrosives in gender-based violence underscores enforcement gaps despite recent legal reforms.