Trigger Warning: Acid attack

A woman in Islamabad was forced to drink acid by her husband and father-in-law over a trivial issue.

Police said the incident was reported on Thursday at Malot area of the capital city. The dispute started during a discussion related to milk for a child, upon which the husband Wahab, along with his father Abid Ali, tortured the woman and attempted to kill her.

The officials further said Abid Ali grabbed her while Wahab brought acid from the washroom and forced it down her throat. The suspects escaped afterwards. The woman was shifted to a hospital as her condition worsened.

A case has been filed by the acid attack survivor at the Police Station Bani Gala.