37-year-old Bimal Shreepali has been arrested for investigation regarding attack on 30-year-old Basanti Pariyar, resident of Kawasoti Municipality-16, Nawalparasi, with acid and later stabbing her.

He was presented at the government court for investigation. Basanti is seriusly injured and is receiving treatment at Teaching Hospital. She is blinded in her left eye because of the incident. 

The accused allegedly attacked the victim with acid and stabbed her with a knife on September 24 while she was returning from weekend market.