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- A man attacked his estranged wife with a sharp weapon and a suspected acid-like liquid near a private clinic in Bengaluru's JP Nagar on Thursday morning.
- The 26-year-old victim, a nurse from West Bengal, was rushed to hospital and is in a critical condition in the ICU.
- The accused had travelled more than 400 km from Madurai overnight on a two-wheeler to carry out the attack.
- Traffic police personnel posted nearby caught the accused at the scene and he is now in custody.
- The attack highlights risks women face from partners during marital disputes, with police investigating whether it was premeditated.
What to watch next
- Lab results to confirm whether the liquid used was acid or another chemical.
- The victim's health updates from the hospital ICU.
- Findings of the police probe into whether the attack was pre-planned.
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