Assam news, Jan. 30 -- In a shocking incident, a woman was allegedly raped and doused with acid in front of her two children in Assam's Cachar district.

According to police, the attack took place on January 22 when the 28-year-old accused forced his way into the 30-year-old woman's home.

They had a verbal altercation just hours before the incident. The accused is a neighbour of the victim.

When the woman's husband returned home, he found her lying on the floor with her mouth, hands, and feet tied. An acid-like substance had also been poured on her body, according to police.

She was rushed to Silchar Medical College and Hospital, where she remains in critical condition.

Police have registered a case and are searching for the accused, ...