Police have arrested an accused in connection with a fatal acid attack on a woman in the Rosera police station area of Samastipur district. The incident occurred in Nayak Toli, Ward Number 11, where Vandana Purve, wife of Adhish Kumar Purve, was attacked with acid. The arrested accused has been identified as Laxman Kumar, a resident of Gothra, who has been sent to judicial custody after questioning.

A case (FIR No. 325/26) has been registered at Rosera Police Station based on Vandana Purve's application. According to the FIR, on August 9, 2026, Vandana had gone with her husband, Adhish, to reclaim gold, silver, and other valuables worth approximately 30 lakh rupees that had been mortgaged. A dispute over these items had been ongoing. It is alleged that during this encounter, the accused verbally abused and assaulted Vandana before throwing acid on her with the intent to kill. Vandana sustained injuries in the attack and has received medical treatment. The police are currently conducting a thorough investigation into the matter.