In a shocking and brutal incident that has shaken Chitradurga, an Ugadi celebration turned into a scene of horror after an Islamist man allegedly carried out a premeditated acid attack on his estranged wife and her Hindu family members. The accused Islamist, identified as Suhail Basha, reportedly stormed into a house in Malappanahatti village armed with acid and a machete, leaving five people, including a child, severely injured.
The incident occurred on March 19, when the victims had gathered to celebrate the Ugadi festival. According to Asianet News reports, Suhail Basha and his wife, Tasina Banu, had earlier married for love and have a young daughter together. However, their relationship had deteriorated over the past few months, with allegations of severe physical and mental harassment by the accused. Unable to endure the abuse, Tasina had separated from him and was living in Bengaluru.
Premeditated attack with acid and machete
On the occasion of Ugadi, Tasina Banu had returned to her hometown and was staying at her elder sister Nagma Nayak’s residence. Upon learning of her presence, the accused allegedly arrived at the house with a machete and acid, indicating clear premeditation. Suhail Basha said to have first attacked Tasina with the machete and then hurled acid at other family members who tried to intervene.
Five injured; woman battles for life
The victims include Tasina Banu, her daughter Roshni, her sisters Neha and Nagma Nayak, and Neha’s daughter Ikra. All five sustained severe burn injuries, with acid affecting multiple parts of their bodies. Tasina Banu, who suffered both machete injuries and acid burns, is reported to be in critical condition and is battling for her life in a district hospital.
Following the attack, the accused Suhail Basha fled the scene. Police from Kote Police Station have launched an intensive manhunt, forming special teams to track him down. Preliminary investigations suggest that the attack was driven by anger over the victim severing ties with him. The incident has sparked widespread outrage, with locals demanding swift arrest and strict punishment for the accused.
This horrific act has raised serious concerns about women’s safety and the increasing brutality in domestic disputes. What should have been a day of cultural celebration turned into a tragedy, highlighting the urgent need for stronger protection mechanisms and deterrent action against such heinous crimes. This is yet another such incident where women have faced violence after love jihad, raising serious concerns about forced conversion and exploitation. This is not a joke; this is how such situations unfold, often leading to coercion and abuse.
When will these brutal killings, attacks, and inhumane acts end? Karnataka has witnessed several such disturbing cases of jihad and brutal assaults over the past decade, and each incident raises deeper concerns about the safety of women and the need for strict action. How many more such brutal assaults must occur before society takes decisive action against violence, coercion, and exploitation of women?
