The accused has been identified as Anima Sarkar (Representative Image). | Photo Credit: Getty Images

Key Highlights A 42-year-old woman was arrested in West Bengal for allegedly throwing acid on three women The victims have been identified as Nitu Biwi, Ajira Biwi and Hosenara Biwi Allegedly, the accused threw acid at the victims after they had an argument

Kolkata: A woman, reportedly, threw acid on three other women in West Bengal's Barrackpore on Wednesday. The victims have been admitted to a hospital where necessary treatment is being administered to them. The three women- Nitu Biwi, Ajira Biwi and Hosenara Biwi - were attacked after an argument.

Nitu is still in the hospital while Ajira and Hosenara have been discharged. The incident is said to have taken place in Palladaha in Kanchrapara area which falls under the limits of the Bijpur police station.

The accused has been identified as Anima Sarkar. The 42-year-old woman allegedly hurled acid at the three victims after they had an argument over property. According to The Times of India's report, Anima's husband Prabhash sold a house to Zakir Mondal, Nitu's husband around one year ago.

Anima allegedly refused to shift from the house even after it was sold. On Wednesday evening, Nitu and her two relatives - Ajira and Hosenara - went to the house to take possession. This led to an argument and the accused threw a bottle of acid on the three women. Anima Sarkar has been arrested by the police.

Woman throws acid on husband's alleged girlfriend

In December last year, a woman hurled acid at her husband's alleged girlfriend in Samatha Nagar, Gajuwaka area of Vishakhapatnam. The victim suffered 30 per cent burn injuries during the incident. The police could not take any action against the accused as the victim refused to lodge a complaint against her.

In the past, the accused had allegedly warned the victim against being in a relationship with her husband. On the day of the incident, the accused and the victim allegedly had an argument, following which, the attack took place.