A Delhi University student, reportedly enrolled in NCWEB, was injured in an acid attack near Lakshmibai College on Sunday morning, allegedly carried out by a stalker from her neighbourhood along with two accomplices.
A 20-year-old Delhi University second-year student sustained burn injuries in an acid attack near Lakshmibai College, Ashok Vihar, around 10 a.m. on Sunday. According to police, the victim, a resident of Mukundpur, was on her way to the college for an extra class when the incident occurred just a short distance away. She managed to shield her face, but the acid burnt part of her hands.
The incident came to light after the police received a call from the hospital. Delhi Police spokesperson said that based on the victim’s statement, a case has been registered and a search for the accused has been launched.
Preliminary investigation revealed that the main accused, Jitender, who was an acquaintance of the victim, arrived at the crime spot on a motorcycle with two others, Ishaan and Armaan. “Ishaan handed over a bottle to Armaan, who threw acid on her,” the police statement said. The three fled immediately after the attack.
The Deputy Commissioner of Police, Bhisham Singh, said, “On inquiry, the victim stated that she is a second-year student and had gone to Laxmibai College, Ashok Vihar, for an extra class. While she was walking towards the college, a man named Jitender came on a bike with his friends Ishaan and Armaan. Ishan allegedly handed over a bottle to Armaan, who threw acid on the woman. The victim tried to protect her face but sustained injuries on both hands. The accused fled the spot.”
Police said Jitender, who also lives in the Mukundpur area, had been harassing and stalking the woman for some time and had grown hostile following a quarrel a month ago. A team from the Forensic Science Laboratory inspected the scene, and CCTV footage from the surrounding area is being examined. Police teams are conducting raids to trace the accused.
The victim was first taken to Deep Chand Bandhu Hospital and later shifted to RML Hospital. Doctors confirmed that her injuries were not life-threatening.
A senior officer from Ashok Vihar police station said,
The victim has shown remarkable courage. She shielded herself and survived what could have been far worse.”
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Image Caption: Victim sustained burns on her hand while protecting her face.
Anjali Kumari Jha
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