Two killed in acid attack in Surat

Two persons were killed after acid was splashed on them by some unknown persons, who also looted their valuable stuff, near Variav village in Rander region of the city, police said on Sunday.

Two persons were killed after acid was splashed on them by some unknown persons, who also looted their valuable stuff, near Variav village in Rander region of the city, police said on Sunday.

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The incident occured last night when Gaurang Parekh (25) and Piyush Parekh (40) were attacked by some unknown persons who splashed acid on them, they said.

Both received severe burn injuries and were declared brought dead at the civil hospital here, police said. Gold chain, ring and cash was found missing from the duo's body, police added. A complaint has been registered into the matter and investigation is on.