CHANDIGARH : A domestic argument turned ugly with the women of the family pouring acid on each other at a slum colony in Sector 25 on Friday. Usha Devi , 51, her daughter, Shanti , 35 and daughter-in-law Tinku Devi , 29, were rushed to Government Multi-speciality Hospital ( GMH ), Sector 16. Tinku was discharged after preliminary treatment. In their statements to the police, Usha and her daughter Shanti accused Tinku of pouring acid on them after a heated argument.

On her part, Tinku accused her mother-in-law and sister-in-law of pouring acid on her. DSP (central) Ashish Kapoor said investigations are on and the medical reports of the injured are awaited. A case of attempt to murder was registered against Tinku Devi. Usha suffered 70% burns and her condition is stated to be

critical.