Man arrested for throwing acid at 24-year-old woman in Delhi’s Jafrabad
A 41-year-old man has been arrested in Delhi for throwing a corrosive liquid at a 24-year-old woman in Jafrabad. The victim is currently receiving treatment at G.T.B. Hospital and is reported to be out of danger.
Why it matters
The incident highlights ongoing concerns regarding gender-based violence and the enforcement of laws related to acid attacks in urban India.
The Delhi police have arrested a 41-year-old man for allegedly throwing acid at a 24-year-old woman in northeast Delhi’s Jafrabad on Tuesday.
Deputy Commissioner of Police (North East) Rahool Alwal said that the victim, a tenant residing in Ghonda, was on her way to work when the man threw a diluted corrosive liquid on her and fled.
She was initially taken to Jag Pravesh Chandra Hospital but was later referred to G.T.B. Hospital due to the severity of her injuries, the police said.
“The accused involved in the incident has been identified and arrested. The victim is under treatment at G.T.B. Hospital and is out of danger,” Mr. Alwal said.
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