BURDWAN: A miscreant has poured acid on the face of a 19-year-old girl in Burdwan Town on Thursday morning. The incident took place at Parapukur beside the Burdwan Municipality office.

SMH Meerza, SP of Burdwan, said that the victim's family is yet to lodge a complaint. However, Burdwan Sadar police have started a probe suo motu. The IC of Burdwan Sadar police station and women officers have spoken to the victim at Burdwan Medical College Hospital.

"We have already picked up one Ayan Seikh, a suspect, for interrogation," Meerza added. Sources said that the girl is a second year student of a local college and her mother teaches in a Burdwan school.

On Thursday morning, she was alone at her home as her mother had left for school. "Suddenly, the door bell rang. When she inquired about the identity of those standing outside, a person said they had come from the bank to check some documents. After opening the door, she found that three persons were standing in front of her. Suddenly, one of them threw acid on her face and ran away," said sources. Neighbours later admitted her to Burdwan Medical College and Hospital. Her condition is critical, said doctors.

