It was confirmed that the liquid that a man dissatisfied with the administration sprayed on a civil servant in Pohang, Gyeongsangbuk-do, where he was working, was hydrochloric acid.
Gyeongsangbuk-do Pohang Nambu Police Station announced on the 3rd that a man in his 60s entered Pohang City Hall on the 29th of last month and asked the National Institute for Scientific Investigation for an analysis of the liquid ingredients that he sprayed on civil servant B, and was informed that it was hydrochloric acid.
Hydrochloric acid is a colorless chemical with a pungent odor and is classified as a toxic substance that can damage human tissues such as the respiratory tract, eyes, and skin.
The concentration of hydrochloric acid sprayed by Mr. A was found to be relatively light.
As a result of the police investigation, it was revealed that Mr. A, a private taxi license trader, was dissatisfied when the sale did not take place due to the reduced car in Pohang City, put hydrochloric acid prepared in advance in a bottle of mineral water and sprinkled it on the person in charge of the department.
According to relevant laws, taxi licenses cannot be sold or sold while taxi reduction is in progress.
It is reported that Mr. B, who was covered with hydrochloric acid sprayed by Mr. A, suffered severe burns to one eye and face and is being treated at the hospital.
Although it did not lead to blindness, it is known that the burn was severe enough to require a skin transplant.
On the 31st of last month, the police arrested Mr.
On the other hand, it has been confirmed that the hydrochloric acid that A used in the crime is used for toilet cleaning and can be purchased in the market.
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