Overview

• Police say the teacher was attacked on September 23 near Dehpa village when a substance was thrown from a scooter, causing roughly 20–30% burns.
• Officers report that late on September 25 the suspect, identified as Nishu, opened fire when stopped near Kalyanpur and was shot in both legs before being arrested.
• The recovered items include a country-made pistol, two cartridges and the scooter, and the victim is undergoing treatment and described as out of danger.
• Investigators allege a woman using the identities Jahanvi and “Dr Archana” manipulated Nishu to target the teacher over a soldier’s engagement.
• Police state that both Nishu and the woman identified as Jahanvi have been placed in judicial custody, and they note Nishu previously worked as a chemist and bought the acid.