NAWABSHAH: A man attacked his ex-wife with acid in Shahi Bazaar of Kandiaro town in Naushahro Feroze district on Sunday.

A video that sent viral on the social media showed Majid throwing acid on his ex-wife, Rukhsana Kalhoro, and fleeing the spot. She was buying something from a medical store when attacked.

She was rushed to the Kandiaro Taluka Hospital and provided treatment. The Kandiaro police had issued a letter to her for the treatment upon receiving the information about the attack.

Majid had divorced Rukhsana some three years ago due to their strained relationship.

Published in Dawn, August 18th, 2025

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