A 20-year-old woman was the victim of an acid attack after her stalker threw acid on her near her college in Delhi on Sunday, an official said.
The woman, a student of Laxmi Bai College in northwest Delhi’s Ashok Vihar area, suffered burns on her hands after the stalker and his associates threw acid on her.
According to police, the Delhi acid attack victim, a second-year student of a private institute, went to her college for an extra class in the morning.
The prime accused in the case has been identified as Jitender, who is on the run since the incident took place.
“She was caught by the accused and two of his associates on a motorcycle. The main accused was identified as Jitender, a resident of Mukundpur, where the victim also lives. He was accompanied by Ishan and Arman,” Deputy Commissioner of Police (Northwest) Bhisham Singh said in a statement.
According to officials, the victim knew Jitender.
Acid Attack in Delhi: What happened?
According to the woman’s statement, she was detained by the trio and Ishan handed over the bottle to Arman. He then poured acid on her.
“Ishan allegedly handed over the bottle to Arman who poured acid on her. The victim tried to protect her face but sustained injuries on both her hands. The accused fled the spot,” Delhi Police said.
There was also a heated argument between the victim and the accused.
“The victim further revealed that Jitender was stalking her and they had a heated argument about a month ago,” police said.
“The trio fled the spot immediately after the attack. The woman was rushed to Deep Chand Bandhu Hospital from where the police were informed,” the statement added.
According to preliminary investigation, Jitender kept the acid attack victim for several months. After the two had a heated argument about a month ago, the harassment intensified, officials said.
Police Crime Team and FSL Team reached the spot after the attack.
The crime team and forensic experts examined the scene and collected evidence.
A case has been registered under relevant sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, including cases related to acid attack.
“Efforts are on to trace and arrest the accused. CCTV footage of the area is being examined and local intelligence is being developed,” the officer said.
Further investigation is underway in the case.
