Woman dies in acid attack

Mahottari - A middle-aged woman has died in a midnight acid attack while in sleep from an unidentified attacker. 

Shital Devi Mahato, 65, wife of Gonar Mahato of Gaushala Municipality – 1 died in the attack. She was sleeping at an open space when the attack took place. Mahato died on the spot, Area Police Office, Gaushala said. 

Inspector Shambu Pokharel of Area Police Office, Gaushala said an investigation into the incident has been launched. Her body will be sent to Jaleshwor for an autopsy.