NEW DELHI, Apr 16: A 21-year-old bride-to-be was allegedly attacked with acid by her fiancé’s girlfriend during a mehendi ceremony in northeast Delhi’s Gokalpuri area, leaving her with serious burns, police said.
The victim, who was scheduled to marry on April 19 alongside her sister, sustained injuries to her eyes, face, neck and hand and is undergoing treatment at Guru Teg Bahadur (GTB) Hospital, where her condition is under observation.
The incident occurred around 12:30 pm on April 14 at her residence in Indira Vihar. According to police, the accused, a 26-year-old woman and a neighbour of the victim, entered the house without raising suspicion and mingled with guests before launching the attack.
Officials said the two women were initially conversing normally, even discussing mehendi, when the accused suddenly took out a bottle, believed to contain acid, and threw it on the victim’s face. She then allegedly attempted to assault her further with an object, triggering panic at the venue.
Family members and guests immediately intervened, overpowered the accused and alerted the police. By the time officers reached the spot, the victim had already been rushed to the hospital.
Preliminary investigation indicates the attack was premeditated. Police said the accused had been in a relationship with the groom-to-be for the past five years and opposed his upcoming marriage to the victim.
The accused has been arrested and produced before a local court, which remanded her to judicial custody. Police are continuing investigations, including efforts to trace the source of the acid used in the attack. (Agencies)
