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Maharashtra: Father-in-Law Throws Acid at Son-in-Law Over Honeymoon Dispute in Thane

December 19, 2024, 5:17 pm

A 29-year-old newly married man from Thane district, Maharashtra, sustained serious injuries after his father-in-law allegedly threw acid at him following a disagreement over their honeymoon destination. The incident occurred on Wednesday night, and the victim, Ibad Atik Falke, is currently receiving treatment at a local hospital.

According to police officials, the accused, Jaki Gulam Murtaza Khotal, 65, is currently at large. The dispute arose after Falke expressed his desire to visit Kashmir for his honeymoon, while Khotal preferred that the couple travel to a religious site abroad. This disagreement escalated into a violent confrontation.

On the night of the incident, Falke returned home and parked his vehicle near a road when Khotal, who had been waiting for him in his car, allegedly rushed towards him and threw acid, causing injuries to Falke’s face and body.

Police have indicated that Khotal was reportedly intent on ending his daughter’s marriage to Falke. He has been charged under various sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, including 124-1 for voluntarily causing grievous hurt by the use of acid and 351-3 for criminal intimidation. Authorities are actively working to locate Khotal, who remains absconding.

‘When Love Turns Toxic’: UP Woman Throws Acid On Ex-Lover, Goes Viral

October 6, 2024, 1:34 pm

A shocking incident unfolded in Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh, where a woman threw acid on a man during a meeting at a local restaurant. The incident has garnered significant attention, as it raises serious questions about blackmail, personal safety, and the lengths to which individuals may go when feeling threatened.

Incident Details

The confrontation occurred in the morning when the woman, who has requested anonymity, agreed to meet the man, identified as Vivek. According to reports, their meeting was prompted by ongoing threats and blackmailing from Vivek, who had allegedly promised to marry her. However, the woman had already moved on and married someone else.

During their conversation, the woman suddenly pulled out a bottle from her bag, opened the cap, and threw the liquid onto Vivek’s face, resulting in severe burn injuries. Eyewitnesses noted that after the incident, Vivek quickly removed his shirt and fled the scene before the police could arrive.

The Woman’s Allegations

Following the attack, the woman explained her actions to the authorities, stating, “He was blackmailing me and asking for money. That’s why I threw acid on him. I didn’t marry him; I married someone else. I’m divorced. He told me he would marry me but kept threatening me.”

Eyewitness Accounts

The restaurant manager recounted the events leading up to the attack, saying, “We had just opened the restaurant. When they came, we were cleaning. She was sitting outside and later came inside. Five minutes later, a man came to meet her. They ordered a dosa and chole bhature. I went for breakfast, and then a man came running and said, ‘Sir, please see what happened.’ I couldn’t understand what had happened, and then the woman said, ‘I threw acid on him.'”

Police Response

The police have confirmed that both individuals were known to each other and had personal disputes. “The man and the woman knew each other and there were personal differences. The man is on the run,” said Assistant Commissioner of Police, Mayank Pathak. He further stated that it was too early to assess the veracity of the woman’s claims regarding the alleged blackmail, as the investigation is ongoing.

In addition to Vivek’s injuries, the woman also sustained burns in the incident, and she is currently receiving medical treatment. The police are making efforts to locate Vivek, who remains at large.

This incident highlights the severe implications of blackmail and threats in personal relationships. As the investigation continues, authorities are focusing on understanding the dynamics between the two individuals and ensuring justice is served.

Mumbai Woman Burned By Acid After Asking For Divorce Over Husband’s Affair

September 27, 2024, 11:09 am

In a shocking incident in Mumbai, a 34-year-old man has been accused of pouring acid on his wife after she sought a divorce due to his extramarital affair. The incident, which occurred on Wednesday morning, has left the 27-year-old woman with severe facial injuries.

Attack Details

The victim was staying at her mother’s home in Malad when her husband allegedly attacked her. Reports indicate that the woman suffered significant burns and is currently receiving treatment at a local hospital. The attack occurred just as she had expressed her desire to end their marriage.

Background of the Relationship

The couple had a love marriage in 2019, but their relationship had soured over the past few months. Following the revelation of her husband’s affair, the woman moved in with her mother three months ago. During this time, she also learned that her husband was unemployed and struggling with drug addiction.

Legal Action and Ongoing Investigation

In response to the attack, police have filed multiple charges against the husband under various sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita. These include:

Section 124(2): Throwing acid on a person with the intention of causing damage.
Section 311: Robbery or dacoity with an attempt to cause grievous hurt or death.
Section 333: House-trespass after preparation for assault.
Section 352: Intentional insult with intent to provoke breach of peace.

Authorities are actively working to locate and arrest the accused, who remains at large.

This disturbing incident highlights the grave issues surrounding domestic violence and the dangers faced by individuals seeking to escape abusive relationships. As the investigation unfolds, there are calls for increased awareness and stronger protective measures for victims of domestic abuse in Mumbai and beyond.

Delhi: Court Acquits Acid Attack Accused Citing Contradictory Evidence and FIR Delay

September 18, 2024, 9:18 pm

Delhi’s Karkardooma Court has acquitted Golu, the accused in a 2019 acid attack case, citing contradictions in the versions of the offense and offender, a delay in the registration of the FIR, and inconclusive medical reports. The case, registered at the Patparganj Industrial Area Police Station, involved the death of the victim.

Additional Sessions Judge (ASJ) Subhash Kumar Mishra delivered the verdict, granting Golu the benefit of the doubt. “The prosecution has failed to prove its case due to contradictory versions regarding the offense, delayed FIR registration, and the medical reports,” stated ASJ Mishra in the judgment dated September 10.

The court emphasized the lack of a reasonable explanation for the delayed FIR, and noted inconsistencies in the victim’s statements. The victim had initially informed the doctor and police at the hospital of a different sequence of events, claiming he had been assaulted by multiple individuals and set on fire, differing from his later statement where he accused Golu of pouring acid on him.

Further, the medical reports from GTB Hospital recorded that the victim suffered injuries after being attacked and set on fire by 5-6 individuals on September 25, 2019. This contradicted the victim’s account, where he did not mention being set on fire. “This contradiction further deepens the cloud of doubt in the case of the prosecution,” the court observed.

Additionally, Dr. Vinod Kumar KN of Lady Hardinge Medical College submitted a report indicating that the cause of death remained uncertain, with the burn area covering less than 9% of the body. The court noted that it could not be definitively stated that the victim died due to the alleged burn injuries, as the wound region appeared healthy.

The court pointed out that except for the victim’s statement, no other witness had observed the incident, and the FIR was filed with considerable delay. “Even the victim’s brother, despite being informed of the incident, did not report it to the police,” the court added.

The court highlighted further discrepancies, noting that the victim had provided different versions of the incident to the doctor and in his complaint. One medical document stated the victim claimed he was set on fire, while another mentioned acid being poured on him.

According to the prosecution, the incident occurred a few days before October 23, 2019, when the victim and Golu visited a closed wine shop. During their return, an altercation occurred, during which Golu allegedly poured acid on the victim. However, due to the inconsistencies and the nature of the evidence presented, the court acquitted Golu.

Minor boy throws acid on teenage girl in Delhi’s Burari, arrested

January 28, 2024, 1:41 pm

In the national capital, a 15-year-old girl fell victim to an acid attack perpetrated by a 16-year-old boy, as reported by the police. The incident occurred on Friday in Delhi’s Burari area. The assailant was apprehended by local residents and subsequently handed over to the police.

Local inhabitants brought the acid attack to the attention of the police, prompting a police team to swiftly respond to the scene, leading to the detention of the accused. Initial investigations indicate that the boy, harboring frustration from a dispute with another girl, unleashed the acid attack on the victim as an outlet for his anger. The police have registered a case under IPC 326B 341 against the boy, who remains in custody.

A man throws acid on a minor girl after getting rejected.

February 20, 2023, 7:34 am

The incident was reported on 20 February in Karnataka’s Ramanagra district, the police said. A criminal threw acid on a minor girl for rejecting his marriage proposal. Officials on Sunday said the girl had recently rejected the man’s marriage proposal. As per the reports, the accused has been identified as Sumanth from kurupete in Kanakapura, who threw acid on a 17-year-old girl for rejecting his marriage proposal. The accused is a mechanic by profession and proposed to the girl for marriage but she rejected him and the girl burns on her face and eyes due to acid, said Superintendent of police (SP). The victim was sent to Ophthalmic Hospital in Bengaluru after receiving an initial treatment at the local hospital.
The case comes under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act (POCSO) against the accused, the police added.

Delhi: Man threatens to throw acid on young woman; FIR lodged

January 4, 2023, 4:24 pm

A 19-year-old woman claims that a 27-year-old man who lives in her neighbourhood in east Delhi’s Shashi Garden close to Mayur Vihar Phase-1 tried to drag her inside his car, pulled out a small bottle from his pocket, and threatened to attack her with acid if she refused to accompany him for a celebration on the eve of New Year.

The woman told the police in her complaint that she somehow saved herself from the situation and telephonically informed her family members about the incident.

Saurabh Bhardwaj, a lawmaker for the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), criticised the Bharatiya Janata Party and Delhi’s lieutenant governor (LG) on Twitter on Wednesday for the incident (BJP). “One more case – Attack on girl in broad daylight – What are BJP and L-G doing?,” Bhardwaj tweeted.

Thereafter, the east district police issued a statement, sharing details of the case.

In the statement, deputy commissioner of police (east), Amrutha Guguloth said that a complaint was received at Pandav Nagar police station wherein it was alleged that one Yugvender Yadav, 27-year-old resident of Shashi Garden, who runs a grocery shop with his father in the neighbourhood, had threatened a 19-year-old woman living in his neighbourhood that he will throw acid on her if she did not marry him. A case of wrongful restraint and criminal intimidation was registered on January 1 on the basis of the complaint.

“Subsequently, the woman’s statement was recorded under Section 164 CrPC by the magistrate and Sections 354B (assault or use of criminal force to woman with intent to disrobe) and 354D (stalking) were added to the first information report (FIR),” Guguloth said. HT has seen a copy of the FIR.

“No injury was caused to the woman in the incident. Accused and the woman are known to each other,” Guguloth said adding that the suspect has been absconding since the alleged incident and police are conducting raids to nab him.

The woman in her complaint said, “I had stepped out of my house to buy something when Yadvender blocked my way and forced me to celebrate New Year with him. He started dragging me towards his vehicle (not mentioned in the FIR what vehicle it was).He also told me that he had brought acid for her if she did not go with him for the celebration. He suddenly took out a small bottle from his pocket after which I saved myself from him and ran away.”

Flipkart responds to Delhi Police’s notice in Delhi acid attack

December 20, 2022, 11:01 am

E-commerce giant Flipkart responded to the Delhi Police inquiry in the case of an acid attack on a class 12 girl on 14 December by two people. The incident took place in Delhi’s Mohan Garden area.

During the investigation, the police get to know that the two accused bought the acid online on Flipkart.

Earlier, the Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) issued a notice to e-commerce entities Flipkart and Meesho for violations of the sale of acid on their platforms.

Meanwhile, the details of the seller have been shared with the investigator. “The person who had sold the product online has been traced to Agra. The acid was bought for ₹600. A team will be sent to the city for further investigation and to ascertain if norms were followed,” the officer said.

The Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution on Friday issued a statement and said, “The Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) under the Department of Consumer Affairs, Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution has taken strong action on violations of consumer rights. In a run-up to the increasing crimes in society, CCPA took stringent action to safeguard consumer interests.”

Moreover, the National Human Rights Commission took a suo motu cognizance of the acid incident and issued a statement on December 16 and stated, “NHRC has taken suo motu cognizance of the media reports that two masked men threw acid on a 17-year-old girl on her way to school in West Delhi on December 14, 2022. Reportedly, the victim was admitted to the Safdarjung Hospital ICU.”

However, on 14 December the incident took place when the girl was on her way to school after which two bike-borne men allegedly threw an acid-like substance at her. The victim is undergoing treatment in Safdurjung Hospital as 7-8 percent burns have been reported.

Uttarakhand Govt To Pay 35 Lakh To The Survivor

December 17, 2022, 4:08 pm

The Uttarakhand High Court mandates a compensation of ₹35 lakh on the state government for an acid attack survivor. Class 12th student Gulnaz was attacked with acid in 2014 by a stalker who wanted a relationship with her. Gulnaz told the state failed to uphold her safety and right to live with dignity.

17-year-old girl attacked with acid in Dwarka; caught on camera

December 14, 2022, 1:04 pm

In a shocking incident, a 17-year-old girl was attacked with acid in the Dwarka area in Delhi on Wednesday.

Earlier at 7:30 am, two bike-borne persons attacked the girl with acid and the victim has been referred to Safdarjung Hospital.

Meanwhile, the victim was with her younger sister at the time of the incident. She has raised suspicion over two persons known to them.

According to Delhi Police, “A PCR call was received around 9 am regarding an incident of throwing acid on a girl in the area of PS Mohan Garden. It was stated that a girl aged 17 years was allegedly attacked using some acid-like substance by two bike-borne persons at around 7:30 am.”

Moreover, the acid attack victim is undergoing treatment at the hospital and as per the preliminary report, the condition of the student remains critical, acid has gone in both her eyes.

Delhi Police further stated, “The girl was with her younger sister at the time of the incident. She has raised suspicion over two persons known to them. One person has been detained and further investigation is going on.”

The father of the girl said, “Our younger daughter came running to the house and said that acid has been thrown at her sister. Both the boys had covered their faces, they are yet to be identified. It (acid) has entered both her eyes.”

The mother of the victim said, “Till date the student has not had any quarrel with anyone.”

At the same time, the police said that an accused has been taken into custody in the case.

Taking to Twitter Delhi Commission for Women (DCW) chief Swati Maliwal slammed the government and tweeted, “In the country’s capital, two miscreants throw acid on a schoolgirl in broad daylight and leave… Is anyone afraid of the law now? Why acid is not banned? SHAME.”

देश की राजधानी में दिन दहाड़े एक स्कूली बच्ची पर 2 बदमाश दबंगई से तेज़ाब फेंककर निकल जाते हैं… क्या किसी को भी अब क़ानून का डर है ? क्यों तेज़ाब पर बैन नहीं लगाया जाता ? SHAME pic.twitter.com/kaWWQYey7A
— Swati Maliwal (@SwatiJaiHind) December 14, 2022

Furthermore, the whole incident was caught on the CCTV camera in the area and an investigation into the matter is underway.

UP: Man gets life sentence after 6 years for throwing acid

November 30, 2022, 7:36 pm

A man who threw acid on a student in Deoria, Uttar Pradesh, was given a life sentence after six years. Shashwat Pandey, an additional session judge, gave the verdict on Tuesday.

In 2016, the defendant, identified as Azad alias Laddu, flung acid on a woman he had once liked. There were three parties involved in the case, and while Azad received a life sentence, Ravi Tiwari was cleared by the jury because there was insufficient evidence to convict him.

The case of the third accused is pending in the juvenile court as he is a minor.

The culprit has been given a life sentence, and a fine of Rs 35,000 has been imposed.

He must also pay the victim student Rs 20,000 as compensation.

Ashutosh Kumar Singh, an assistant government attorney, claimed that Azad was a one-sided lover who began showing interest in the victim in a village near the Khampar police station.

When she was a college student, he used to follow her and bully her. On December 5, 2016, while the girl was riding a bicycle to college with a friend, Azad and his friends rode up on bikes and threw acid at her.

After pouring acid on the victim close to Kali Mandir Bakhri, he fled from the scene.

The victim had severe burns on her back and ear. A case under sections 307 and 326A was registered against the accused Azad after her grandfather filed a complaint.

The court has now officially sentenced him to life in prison after six years.

Bihar: Woman, son, daughter injured in acid attack, blame police threats, inaction

October 6, 2022, 11:42 am

The police are being blamed by a 35-year-old woman, her young son, and her young daughter who were injured on September 29 in Shivpur, Rohtas, Bihar, when a man broke into their home and hurled acid at them. They said the police threatened to implicate them in another case if they spoke to the media and originally declined to register a case.

Police officer Dev Raj Ray refuted the claim and stated that although they had rushed to a local hospital in search of the victims, they had been transferred to another hospital.

Police superintendent Ashish Bharti said Sah has confessed to the crime. “The battery from which the acid was taken, the bottle, and the mug used to throw acid were recovered.”

A 22-year-old singer and her brother were severely injured on the night of April 17 when two men hurled acid at them in Bikramganj. On May 21, a 45-year-old woman was injured in another acid attack in West Champaran’s Narkatiaganj. On May 28, acid attacks in Muzaffarpur and Patna resulted in burn injuries for a 17-year-old girl and a 45-year-old woman.