Delhi Police Investigate Alleged Acid Attack on DU Student, Key Suspect's Alibi Credited

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The Delhi Police are investigating an alleged acid attack on a 20-year-old woman near Delhi University's Laxmi Bai College, with the key suspect claiming he was not present at the crime scene. Investigators have raised concerns about the woman's actions, stating that she got off an e-rickshaw 200 meters away from her college, and that there were no CCTV cameras at the scene. The police are verifying multiple angles in the case, including the suspect's call detail records.

Key Takeaways:

  • The alleged attack occurred on Sunday, with the accused, Jitender, claiming he was not present at the scene.
  • The victim, a second-year B. Com student, was allegedly attacked while on her way to an extra class, and sustained burn injuries on both hands.
  • Jitender was allegedly accompanied by two more individuals, Ishan and Arman, according to the victim's statement.
  • Investigators have not found any concrete evidence regarding the alleged attack, including prima facie evidence that Jitender was not present at the crime scene.
  • The woman's families are in a property dispute with the families of Ishan and Arman, whom she alleges were involved in the attack.
  • The police are investigating the claim that the accused had stalked the woman for several months and had gotten into a heated argument with her a month ago.

Statistics:

  • 200 meters: The distance the victim got off the e-rickshaw from her college.
  • 1: The number of CCTV cameras found at the scene of the alleged attack.
  • 20 years old: The age of the victim who was allegedly attacked.
  • 3: The number of individuals allegedly involved in the attack, including Jitender and his accomplices Ishan and Arman.

Sources:

  • PTI (Press Trust of India)
  • Hindustan Times (Published with permission from HT Digital Content Services)