Acid Attack in Samastipur: Four Injured Amid Family Feud in Bihar Village

Four people, including a woman, were injured in an acid attack in Bhagwatpur, Samastipur, Bihar. Police suspect an old family enmity behind the violence. Investigations are underway.

Samastipur, Bihar – April 19, 2025

In a tragic incident in Bhagwatpur village of Bihar’s Samastipur district, four individuals, including a woman, sustained injuries in a suspected acid attack late Friday night. Police officials believe the violence was the result of a long-standing dispute between two families.

The victims—three men and one woman—were reportedly caught in the middle of a heated altercation when an unidentified person hurled acid at them. The attack left one victim critically injured with facial burns. All four were rushed to a local hospital for treatment, where their condition is being monitored.

“A property dispute between the families had been brewing for years,” a senior officer from the Samastipur police said. “We believe this attack was premeditated and a result of that ongoing enmity. Investigations are actively in progress.”

Doctors treating the victims confirmed that while some sustained minor burns, others have suffered deeper injuries requiring longer medical care. The identity of the attacker is yet to be confirmed, though authorities have detained several individuals for questioning.

Acid attacks in India remain a disturbing form of violence, often linked to revenge, personal feuds, or gender-based aggression. Despite strict legal measures—including the Indian Penal Code’s Section 326A which mandates a minimum 10-year jail term—such crimes persist, especially in rural regions where enforcement is lax and acid remains accessible.

Women’s rights activists and citizens have once again raised concerns about the ease of obtaining corrosive substances and the need for fast-tracked justice in such cases. “This is not just a crime, it’s an act of psychological warfare that destroys lives,” said a local advocate for acid attack survivors.

As the investigation continues, residents of Bhagwatpur demand swift justice and stronger protection from recurring violence. The district administration has assured that action will be taken and legal processes will follow without delay.