Assam/IBNS, Jan. 30 -- A 30-year-old woman was allegedly raped and poured acid on in front of her two children in Assam's Cachar district, media reports said on Wednesday.

The incident occurred on January 22 when the 28-year-old accused, who was the victim's neighbour, barged into her house.

Hours later, the accused forced his way into the woman's home when her husband was away.

The woman was rushed to the Silchar Medical College and Hospital.

She is still in critical condition, officials said.

The accused is currently on the run.

Officials are also awaiting the medical report to ascertain whether the woman was raped.

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