Schoolgirls Hospitalized After Chemical Attack During Holi in Gadag, Karnataka
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Synopsis
In a shocking incident, seven schoolgirls in Gadag, Karnataka, were hospitalized after miscreants targeted them with chemical-laced colors during Holi celebrations. Four of the girls are in critical condition as police launch a manhunt for the culprits.
Key Takeaways
- Seven schoolgirls hospitalized after a chemical attack.
- Four girls in critical condition with serious symptoms.
- Incident occurred during Holi celebrations in Lakshmeshwar.
- Public outrage leads to police action against miscreants.
- Investigation ongoing as culprits remain at large.
Gadag (Karnataka), March 14 (NationPress) In a disturbing event, a minimum of seven schoolgirls were admitted to the hospital after a group of miscreants sprayed them with chemical-infused colours while they celebrated Holi in Lakshmeshwar town of Gadag district on Friday.
Among the seven affected girls, four experienced critical symptoms such as breathlessness and chest pain. They were transported to the Gadag Institute of Medical Sciences (GIMS) for advanced care, while the remaining girls are being treated at the local government hospital in Lakshmeshwar, based on initial reports.
This incident has incited public anger, prompting parents of the victims to rush to the hospital. Given the severity of the situation, local police have initiated a manhunt for the culprits.
As reported by authorities, the schoolgirls were at the bus stop near Suvarnagiri Tanda, Lakshmeshwar, waiting for a bus to take them to school, where they were scheduled to take their exams that day.
A group of miscreants arrived on motorcycles, halted near the bus stop, and started throwing colours at the girls. Fortunately, the school bus arrived just in time, allowing the girls to board. However, this gang pursued the bus on their bikes, entered the vehicle, and specifically targeted the seven schoolgirls, dousing them with chemical-laden colours, according to eyewitness accounts.
Initial investigations indicated that the liquid contained a mix of cow dung, eggs, phenol, and dyes. Upon exposure, the girls unintentionally ingested traces of this mixture, leading to symptoms like breathlessness.
The students fell ill and were quickly taken to the hospital for treatment.
The atmosphere at the hospital was heartbreaking, with the girls battling to breathe and enduring severe chest pain. Senior police officials arrived at the hospital, reassuring parents that rigorous actions would be taken against those responsible.
The suspects fled on their bikes, and the police are collecting information from local residents and other passengers on the school bus to apprehend them. More details are expected to surface as the investigation continues. An official statement from authorities regarding the case is still pending.
