In case of mistaken identity,acid thrown at youth

A mobile repair shop worker suffered serious burns on the neck and face after a youth threw acid on him,in what police believe was a case of mistaken identity. Amit Verma,who works at a mobile repair shop in Sector 22,was going to a public bathroom on Saturday when a youth threw acid at him and fled. Some of the acid drops also fell on the feet of Tarveer Kaur,a resident of Sector 19,who was standing nearby with her friend. Both victims were taken to PGI. Police suspecting the incident to be a case of mistaken identity,as Amit reportedly did not have any enemies. Incidentally the name of the owner of the shop,where he worked,is also Amit (Kumar).

The owner was reportedly involved in a fight near Ram Darbar in Chandigarh,a few days ago,and mentioned that the attack might have been planned against him. A case will be registered after Amit,the victim of the attack,gains consciousness. He suffered serious burns on his face and neck and is currently admitted in PGI.