INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
including a sister duo, in Pakistan's Punjab province suffered burn injuries in an acid attack today when they were allegedly attacked by
the sisters' uncle for rejecting a marriage proposal, according to media reports.The sisters and their friend -- all said to be university
students -- were standing at a bus stop in Dang district of Gujrat in the morning when the men arrived on a motorcycle and hurled acid on
the girls, DawnNewsTV reported.The girls suffered burns on their face and arms and were admitted to a hospital, according to police."The
primary suspect was the uncle of the two sisters who were attacked
Another accused was identified as the uncle's friend," Dang police Station House Officer Ameer Abbas was quoted as saying in the report.The
police official's statements were seconded by one of the victims, it added.One of the girls had refused a marriage proposal which was the
reason behind the attack, the police said, adding that the uncle and his friend are still absconding while the third accused has been
arrested.Punjab Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif and Inspector General of Police Arif Nawaz have sought a detailed report of the case.They have
