Drunk man throws acid on wife, children

Varanasi: Eight people, including three children, were seriously injured in Varanasi on Friday when a man, allegedly drunk, threw acid on them, police said.

The incident took place in Jaitpura area when Zakir, apparently in a tipsy state, threw two bottles of acid on his children and wife.

Police said the man lost his cool when his wife opposed his move to sell the house to his elder brother.