An unidentified man attacked a temple accountant with a chemical powder in Telangana on Thursday evening. The incident took place at a temple in the city’s Saidabad area.
According to reports, the accountant was going about his work when an unknown assailant suddenly threw a chemical substance on him. Shocked by the attack, the victim immediately raised an alarm, drawing the attention of devotees and temple staff.
The attacker fled the scene before anyone could catch him.
The CCTV footage shows the unidentified assailant dousing the accountant with chemical powder. After the attack, the man was seen leaving the temple and the accountant in discomfort.
The accountant was rushed to a nearby hospital for medical examination. Officials are yet to determine the nature of the chemical used in the attack.
Police have launched an investigation and are reviewing CCTV footage to identify the suspect.
Authorities suspect that the attack may have been driven by personal enmity or financial disputes. Further details will emerge once the police conclude their investigation.
