Tirunelvelli:
A mother and daughter became the target of acid attack during a family dispute today at Tirunelvelli in Tamil Nadu.
Police have arrested the attacker, 29-year-old Sundar, who is also a relative of the victims, on charges of attempt to murder and harassment.
Police said the accused threw acid meant for cleaning toilet on Ms Chidambaram and her daughter Ms Seetha, who are his neighbours as well.
After his mother passed away, Sundar's father re-married, leading him to believe that the marriage was arranged by Ms Chidambaram's family.
The women are being treated and the doctors say they are out of danger.
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Jayalalithaa had recently said a new law would be enacted to regulate sale of acid in the state following a few cases of attacks on women.