A 20-year-old student in Ashok Vihar alleged a stalker and two men threw acid at her — but investigators say no trace of acid was found and are probing the claim’s veracity.
Case Background
A college student in her second year at Lakshmibai College (Ashok Vihar, North West Delhi) reported that she was intercepted by three men outside her college. She alleged the main accused had been stalking her for months, and on the day of the incident he brought two associates who allegedly threw acid at her near the college gate.
According to police, she suffered burns on both hands while shielding her face and was taken to Deep Chand Bandhu Hospital for treatment.
Investigation Findings: “Acid Attack That Never Was?”
Despite the serious allegation, Delhi Police say no clear evidence of acid use has been found at the scene. No characteristic acid-trace on the wall or visible bottle was recovered.
Sources say the student got off an e-rickshaw about 200 metres from the college gate and the alleged attack site raises questions: why detach from the normal route?
In addition, police are simultaneously investigating a complaint filed by the accused stalker’s wife who alleges sexual assault by the victim’s father — introducing a complex cross-case dimension
What Police Are Doing
- A case has been registered under relevant sections, including those covering acid-attack crimes and stalking.
- Forensic teams visited the alleged spot, gathered CCTV footage, and collected samples for chemical analysis.
- Investigators are treating the acid-attack allegation and the separate claim of sexual assault as interlinked — indicating multiple angles are being explored.
Why This Case Matters
- If true, acid attacks remain one of the most brutal forms of gendered violence in India — the law mandates severe punishment.
- But the “holes” in this allegation highlight the risk of false or exaggerated claims, which can undermine credible victim cases and strain investigative resources.
- For colleges and young women in Delhi, the case raises questions about stalker harassment, campus safety, and the effectiveness of rapid police response.
- From an institutional viewpoint, the public expects transparent handling — flawed investigations can damage trust in law-enforcement and judicial systems.
What to Watch Next
- Chemical-analysis results — whether acid is detected and if burn patterns match acid injuries.
- CCTV and e-rickshaw route trace — whether attackers’ path and victim’s route align.
- Legal action in both cases (acid attack allegation and the sexual-assault counter-complaint) to see how police bind the connections.
- Statements from the survivor, accused, and forensic/medical experts to clarify whether burns are acid-related or caused differently.
- Roll-out of campus/college safety measures and possible DG (“Director General”) guidance on stalking/harrasment prevention in Delhi colleges.
