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New Delhi, Oct 26 (IANS) A 20-year-old woman suffered burn injuries on her hands after she was allegedly attacked with acid by a stalker and his two associates near Lakshmi Bai College in northwest Delhi’s Ashok Vihar area on Sunday morning. Police officers have been cited in media reports.
The victim, a second-year student in a private institute, was on her way to attend an additional class when the accused stopped her near the college.
“He was stopped by the main accused, Jitendra, and his two associates, Ishaan and Armaan, who were on a motorcycle,” Deputy Commissioner of Police (North-West) Bhisham Singh said in a statement.
According to the woman’s statement, Ishaan gave a bottle to Armaan, who threw acid on him.
He instinctively raised his hands to protect his face, both of his hands were burnt.
The attackers fled from the spot immediately after the attack.
The injured woman was taken to Deep Chand Bandhu Hospital, where doctors administered initial treatment and informed the police.
A team of forensic and crime experts later visited the site to collect samples and evidence. Preliminary investigation reveals that the main accused, Jitendra – a resident of Mukundpur, the same area where the victim lives – had been stalking her for several months.
According to reports, there was a heated argument between the two about a month ago, after which the harassment allegedly increased.
A case has been registered under relevant provisions of the Indian Justice Code (BNS), including provisions related to acid attack and criminal conspiracy.
DCP Singh said, “Efforts are on to trace and arrest the accused. CCTV footage of the area is being scanned and local intelligence is being developed.”
The incident has once again raised concerns over women’s safety and easy availability of corrosive substances in the national capital.
–IANS
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