Police hunt suspect behind acid attack on Balwant Singh Hospital staff

Two female cashiers attached to the Balwant Singh Hospital were left injured after an acid attack along East Street, Georgetown, last Wednesday afternoon, and Police are now seeking the public’s help in identifying the suspect.
The incident occurred on September 3 at 15:30h, when the victims, 25-year-old Jillicia Leitch of Tuschen Housing Scheme, East Bank Essequibo, and 20-year-old Nirmala Sukraj of Good Hope Phase 1, East Coast Demerara, left the hospital compound to purchase lunch. According to reports, as the women made their way along East Street, a white motorcar approached them from behind. From inside the vehicle, the suspect hurled a glass bottle containing a corrosive liquid in their direction before speeding away.

The liquid, believed to be acid, splashed onto both women. Leitch sustained serious burns to her face, stomach, and left hand, while Sukraj suffered minor burns to her body. Public-spirited persons in the area rendered assistance, and the victims were rushed for medical treatment.
Leitch was admitted to the Burn Unit of the Georgetown Public Hospital, where her condition has been listed as stable. Sukraj was treated at the Balwant Singh Hospital and later discharged the same evening.
Detectives have since launched a full investigation.
Reports indicate that closed-circuit cameras in the vicinity may have captured parts of the incident, and investigators are reviewing the footage as they track the movements of the suspect’s vehicle. Police believe the footage could prove critical in confirming the identity of the attacker.
Authorities have also released an image of the suspect and are appealing to anyone who recognises the individual to contact the nearest police station immediately. They have stressed that all information provided will be treated with strict confidentiality.
The motive for the attack remains unclear. Reports suggest that neither of the women had any previous issues with individuals that could have led to the incident, and investigators are working to determine whether the attack was random or targeted.