Man throws acid on ex-fiancee, her sister after marriage called off in UP
A man in Hapur, Uttar Pradesh, was arrested after allegedly attacking his former fiancee and her sister with acid following the cancellation of their marriage. The victims are currently receiving medical treatment for their injuries.
Why it matters
The incident underscores the ongoing issue of gender-based violence and the prevalence of acid attacks in parts of India.
HAPUR: A broken marriage alliance allegedly turned violent in Hapur after a man attacked his former fiancee and her sister with acid at their home, leaving both women seriously injured, police said on Sunday.The accused, Harsh Bhati, a resident of Awas Vikas Colony, was caught by the victims’ family members as he allegedly tried to escape after the attack and was subsequently handed over to police.According to the victims’ father, his daughter’s marriage had earlier been arranged with Bhati. The family decided to call off the alliance after allegedly discovering that he was addicted to drugs, news agency PTI reported.The family told police that Bhati arrived at their house on Saturday night carrying acid.
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