A man and his two children sustained burn injuries after raw acid allegedly spilled from a tanker near Rahul Medical on Tilaiya Road, under Barhi police station, on Saturday night. The incident occurred around 9:42 pm when the tanker bearing registration number UP 78 CT 8526 applied brakes suddenly, causing the acid to splash out due to an open upper lid.
Victim's account
Chandan Sahu, 35, the victim, alleged that the tanker's upper lid was open when the driver applied brakes, leading to the spill. Sahu and his two children were nearby at the time and suffered burns from the acid. They were immediately rushed to a local hospital for treatment.
Police response
Barhi Officer-in-Charge (OC) Binod Kumar confirmed that an FIR has been registered in connection with the incident. “We have registered an FIR and are investigating the matter,” Kumar said. The police are also examining the tanker and questioning the driver to ascertain the exact cause of the spill.
About the author
Vishvendu Jaipuriar covers Hazaribag and Chatra districts, focusing on crime, politics, and human interest stories. He has covered programs of prominent national and regional leaders, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi, during their visits to Hazaribag and Chatra. He also covered the NEET-UG 2024 paper leak case in depth, with a focus on Hazaribag as a key epicenter.
