3 female students suffered burn injuries in an acid attack by a youth at a government pre-university college in Kadaba, Dakshina Kannada district, on 4 March; attacker Abin Shibi (23)

Three female students suffered burn injuries after an acid attack by a youth at a government pre-university college in Kadaba, Dakshina Kannada district, on 4 March. The attacker, Abin Shibi (23) from Kerala, has been arrested. The three students, aged 17-19, are receiving treatment for their injuries. The attacker reportedly targeted one of the students who rejected his amorous advances, causing him to "show disappointment in love" by throwing acid. Karnataka Health Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao condemned the incident and assured legal action against the perpetrator.