AAP leader Soni Sori attacked, hospitalised

The incident took place near Bastanar at 10.30 pm, as the tribal activist was returning home after visiting the Jagdalpur Legal Aid Group.

A “semi liquid” substance was thrown on AAP leader Soni Sori late on Saturday night, causing intense burning and injuries to her face, after which she was referred to a hospital in Jagdalpur. Officials said it was unclear if the substance was acid, grease or some other ointment.

Sori at the hospital after the attack@IndianExpress pic.twitter.com/VVKhKvyGUc

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The incident took place near Bastanar at 10.30 pm, as the tribal activist was returning home after visiting the Jagdalpur Legal Aid Group. A police officer said, “Sori was travelling on a motorcycle with another woman. Two men on a bike stopped them near Bastanar ghati, and applied the substance to Sori’s face.”

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