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acid attack news

2 BSF men get 42 years' imprisonment for gang rape and acid attack in Mizoram

The court also imposed a fine of 60,000 each under these three counts, and on default, they will undergo an additional two months of imprisonment under each count.
Updated on Jun 17, 2026 09:15 am IST

Court acquits absconding couple in 37-yr-old murder bid case; cites no witnesses, unreadable records

Court acquits absconding couple in 37-yr-old murder bid case; cites no witnesses, unreadable records
Published on May 27, 2026 10:07 am IST

Delhi acid attack accused had ‘bouts of anger’, was under depression treatment

Upon reaching the spot in the Indira Vihar area, police learnt that the victim had been rushed to Guru Teg Bahadur Hospital.
Published on Apr 16, 2026 06:06 pm IST

Henna, two sippers, lime water: How Delhi acid attack accused executed her crime

The families of the accused and the victim had known each other for years, according to the victim's younger sister.
Published on Apr 16, 2026 03:00 pm IST

Delhi woman throws acid on neighbour set to marry her lover; arrested

The victim’s 18-year-old sister said the families had known each other for years and the accused was a frequent visitor.
Updated on Apr 17, 2026 12:00 am IST

Woman attacked with acid in northeast Delhi’s Gokalpuri

Police said a case has been registered. (Shutterstock)
Published on Apr 15, 2026 09:30 am IST

Woman killed in midnight acid attack in Kushinagar, mother critical

For representation only (HT File Photo)
Published on Apr 11, 2026 02:59 pm IST

400 dispute spirals into acid attack, street clash in Malad; seven injured

400 dispute spirals into acid attack, street clash in Malad; seven injured
Published on Apr 03, 2026 05:48 am IST

Ahilyanagar acid attack: Minor girl suffers 7% burns, accused still at large

The police have formed 10 teams to identify and track the accused. (REPRESENTATIVE PHOTO)
Published on Mar 18, 2026 09:44 pm IST

Twist in Gurugram acid attack: Woman says ex-boyfriend hit head thrice with rod

Gurugram police are investigating whether the suspect intended to attack the younger woman but ended up targeting the wrong person.
Published on Mar 09, 2026 11:26 am IST

Stalker mistakes woman for ex-girlfriend, throws acid on her in Gurugram

Sandeep Turan, public relations officer of Gurugram police, said that a team from the Sector 10 police station was immediately deployed at the hospital.
Updated on Mar 09, 2026 06:40 am IST

Indore to host Sanatan Premier League for acid attack survivors

Players pose for a photo during trials for the Sanatan Premier League.
Updated on Feb 20, 2026 09:19 am IST

Infidelity suspicion, obsession: Former live-in partner arrested for Dugri acid attack

A case has been registered at the Dugri police station. Police are also examining the accused’s online activity to establish motive and intent. (HT Photo for representation)
Published on Feb 18, 2026 03:10 am IST

Ludhiana: Biker throws acid on 40-year-old woman

A niece of the victim, who was also present there, said they were preparing spices in a mixer machine and discussing lunch when the assailant struck. (HT File)
Published on Feb 17, 2026 06:22 am IST

Corroding justice: Gaps in punishing acid violence

A 2011 report by Cornell University argues that the intention is not to kill but to make the person suffer for life — very often by some man furious that a woman has dared reject his advances. In Shaheen’s case, her lawyer Madiah Shahjar says, she was being propositioned by her married boss. (PTI)
Published on Feb 01, 2026 04:13 pm IST

Seize offender's assets in acid attack cases: Supreme Court

The top court was hearing a public interest litigation filed by a victim who narrated the plight of victims.
Published on Jan 28, 2026 05:50 am IST

‘Justice failed me’: Acid attack survivor after Delhi court acquits accused

The judgement, delivered by a Rohini court, brought to a close a long-running trial that Malik has pursued since her twenties.
Updated on Dec 25, 2025 08:25 am IST

Ludhiana: In-laws booked for acid attack on woman

Inspector Jagdeep Singh, station house officer of Division Number 3 police station, said preliminary investigation revealed that diluted acid was used in the attack. (HT File)
Published on Dec 24, 2025 08:20 am IST

SC criticises 16-year delay in acid attack case, calls it ‘national shame’

The bench also instructed the registries of all high courts to provide details of similar pending matters across the country.
Published on Dec 04, 2025 03:24 pm IST

Man throws acid on wife in Himachal’s Mandi, held

The accused has been arrested and an FIR has been registered in the matter. (File)
Published on Nov 16, 2025 10:09 pm IST

'I was working when…': Delhi man falsely accused of acid attack recounts ordeal

A 20-year-old woman showing her fake injuries at a hospital after alleging acid attack by who she described as her stalker and his associates near Laxmi Bai College of Delhi
Updated on Oct 29, 2025 06:24 pm IST

Fake acid, rape, and a property dispute: The bizarre Delhi case

Officers who examined the 'crime' scene said they did not find any trace of acid, and the burns on the woman's hand were also under medical review.
Updated on Oct 29, 2025 04:49 pm IST

DU student’s family faked acid attack to settle old disputes, probe reveals

The woman, a student of DU’s School of Open Learning, had initially alleged that three men on a bike threw acid on her while she was walking to college. She was admitted to RML Hospital with burn injuries to her hands.
Updated on Oct 29, 2025 08:58 am IST

Delhi acid attack: DU student's father ‘raped’ wife of daughter's ‘attacker’

The student's father was arrested on Monday for allegedly fabricating the acid attack with a toilet cleaner, and raping the wife of the man his daughter accused of throwing “acid” at her,
Updated on Oct 29, 2025 03:02 pm IST

Man 'rapes' woman, then he & daughter frame her husband: A real Delhi crime

A 20-year-old woman showing her fake injuries at a hospital after alleging acid attack by who she described as her stalker and his associates near Laxmi Bai College of Delhi
Updated on Oct 29, 2025 05:59 am IST

Big twist in Delhi ‘acid attack’: 5 shocking revelations in DU student case

A 20-year-old girl student at a hospital after being allegedly attacked with acid near Lakshmibai College in New Delhi on Sunday
Updated on Oct 28, 2025 12:03 pm IST

Delhi acid attack case: Key suspect's location raised suspicion, victim's father

The second-year B. Com student is enrolled in DU's Non-Collegiate Women's Education Board.
Updated on Oct 27, 2025 10:37 pm IST

DU student acid attack: Security compromised on campus? DUSU demands measures

The acid attack survivor is currently under treatment at Ram Manohar Lohia (RML) hospital, and has sustained burn injuries on her hands.
Published on Oct 27, 2025 04:01 pm IST

DU student acid attack: Brother alleges stalker's wife 'shamed' victim

A 20-year-old woman sustained burn injuries on her hands after a acid attack by her stalker and his associates near Laxmi Bai College
Published on Oct 27, 2025 09:23 am IST

Delhi University college student attacked with acid by stalker

The victim told police that the accused had been harassing and stalking her for some time. (Representational image)
Published on Oct 26, 2025 08:55 pm IST