SaralnamaAn elderly man threw acid on three youths in Bhikkampur village, Laksar, Haridwar. The incident occurred during Diwali celebrations when an argument broke out over firecracker bursting. Govardhan, 60, allegedly threw acid on Saurabh, Rahul, and Deepak. Saurabh was severely burned, while the other two suffered minor injuries. Angry villagers beat up Govardhan, leaving him critically injured. Police admitted both Govardhan and Saurabh to the hospital. The incident raised questions about how the elderly man obtained acid, as strict regulations govern its sale. Police are investigating the matter and promise swift action. (Updated 23 Oct 2025, 00:21 IST; source: link)
Key Points
- An elderly man threw acid on three youths in Bhikkampur village, Laksar, Haridwar on 12 Nov 2023
- The incident occurred during Diwali celebrations when an argument broke out over firecracker bursting
- Govardhan, 60, allegedly threw acid on Saurabh, Rahul, and Deepak