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Attacker caught after three college students in Karnataka are attacked with acid

In a shocking incident at Government College in Kadaba, Karnataka, three college girls were attacked with acid on Monday. The victims, all Class 12 students, suffered serious injuries on their faces and were rushed to the hospital. The attacker, identified as Abeen from Kerala, was caught by the public.

The incident took place in the campus corridor as the victims were preparing to enter the examination hall. The accused, wearing a mask and hat, managed to enter the college campus and launched the attack. Other students and staff came to the victims’ aid as they shouted for help.

The attacker attempted to flee the scene but was apprehended by the public before being handed over to the police. The motive behind the heinous act is yet to be determined, and an official statement from the police is awaited.

Following the incident, concerned parents and members of the public gathered at the college premises and the hospital. The unsettling incident has sparked fear and raised alarms in the communally sensitive region. Investigations are ongoing to gather more details about the horrifying attack.

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