In a disturbing incident, a 20-year-old woman was attacked with acid in Rae Bareli district of Uttar Pradesh, reported Hindustan Times.

Reportedly, the woman was attacked by two men riding a bike while she was on her way to her coaching institute on a bicycle.

Vineet Singh, Circle Officer, Dalmau, who is in charge of the investigation said that the attackers were aiming for the woman’s face but she suffered burns on her neck, back and chest because she managed to turn around in time.

“She was rushed to the emergency ward of Rae Bareli district hospital and was later shifted to the ICU. According to doctors, she has suffered 30 per cent burns and her condition is being monitored.”