Uncle attacks girls in Pakistan for rejecting marriage proposal

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Three girls, including two sisters were attacked with acid and suffered burn injuries after their uncle attacked them for rejecting his marriage proposal. Media reports stated that the sisters and a friend were standing at a bus stop when the men hurled acid on them while riding away on a motorcycle.

The girls suffered burns on their face and arms and were admitted to a hospital, according to police. "The primary suspect was the uncle of the two sisters who were attacked. Another accused was identified as the uncle's friend," Dang police Station House Officer Ameer Abbas was quoted as saying in the report. One of the girls had refused a marriage proposal, which was the reason behind the attack, the police said, adding that the uncle and his friend are still absconding while the third accused has been arrestedDawnNewsTV reported.

Punjab Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif and Inspector General of Police Arif Nawaz have sought a detailed report of the case. They have also instructed senior police officials to ensure the arrest of the accused within 24 hours, the report said.

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