Vellore: A woman constable was today injured when unidentified persons threw acid on her, police said.


The incident took place at Tiruppattur in Vellore district on Friday evening.

Lavanya suffered injuries on her face and right hand, police said.

The constable sustained burn injuries on her face and right hand and has been admitted to Christian Medical College and Hospital for treatment.

A probe is on to ascertain the reason for the attack and nab the culprits, police added.