An 18-year-old girl was critically injured when acid was thrown on her by a scoundrel in Bahawalnagar on Saturday, reported 24NewsHD TV channel.

The girl was rushed to a nearby hospital while the accused escaped from the scene.

According to the FIR, the incident took place in village Dhani Malapar in the limits of Donga Bonga police station.

Sidra Bibi was returning to her home after attending Mehfil-e-Naat at a local seminary when the attacker threw acid on her.

The accused used to harass the girl and on the day of incident he was hiding in fields and when Sidra came near him, he threw acid on her face and escaped from the scene.

After the incident, the victim was admitted to the hospital. Police were conducting raids for the arrest of the accused.

Hours later, the police later arrested the accused, Naveed, who told them that he threw acid on the girl after she asked him not to harass her.

According to police, the girl has suffered several burn injuries on her body.

Punjab CM Maryam takes notice of acid attack on girl

Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif took notice of the acid attack on a girl in Bahawalnagar.

The chief minister ordered the concerned authorities to immediately arrest the accused.

Maryam Nawaz sought a report from Punjab inspector general of police.

Reporter: Qasim Ali Sheikh