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Bengaluru nurse machete and acid attack

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2026-09-17 08:50 UTC → 2026-09-18 14:46 UTC · added removed

A 26-year-old nurse, identified as Madhumita, is remains in critical condition following a violent assault in Bengaluru. The victim was reportedly attacked by her estranged husband, Venkatesh, Venkatesh (also referred to as Venkateshan), near a clinic in J.P. Nagar. According to police reports, the assailant approached the victim on a motorcycle and chased her into a cellar parking area. The attack involved the use of acid and acid—specifically identified as floor cleaner acid—and repeated machete strikes with a machete and a knife in public view. While bystanders attempted to intervene, the attacker used the weapon weapons to ward them off. The suspect was apprehended by a traffic police officer, officer. Authorities believe the attack was motivated by a family dispute and authorities are currently using public video recordings to investigate the motive behind the assault. continuing their investigation.

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  1. 2026-09-18 14:46 UTC Bengaluru nurse machete and acid attack
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