New Delhi: All three accused have been arrested for throwing acid at a 17-year-old girl in Dwarka on Wednesday, ANI quoted DCP M Harshvardhan as he says.
The incident triggered severe outrage and led the ruling AAP, National Commission for Protection Of Child Rights, and other groups to raise questions about the availability of acid in Delhi markets despite a ban.
Delhi Commission for Women (DCW) issued notice earlier on Wednesday to Delhi Police to arrest the attackers. National Commission For Women chairperson also wrote to CP Delhi to intervene in the matter and to ensure FIR and arrest of the accused.
A minor was allegedly attacked with acid-like substance at around 7:30 am by two bike-borne persons Wednesday morning. The girl was going to school with her younger sister at the time of the incident.
A PCR call was received around 9 am about the incident.
The girl has now been referred to Safdarjung Hospital, Delhi and is under treatment with. She has reportedly received 8% burn injuries.
A PCR call was received around 9am regarding an incident of throwing acid on a girl in the area of PS Mohan Garden. It was stated that a girl aged 17 yrs was allegedly attacked using some acid-like substance by two bike-borne persons at around 7:30am: #DelhiPolice
(Pics: CCTV) pic.twitter.com/WMaSKEbX4H
— NewsMobile (@NewsMobileIndia) December 14, 2022
Delhi Commission for Women (DCW) Chairperson Swati Maliwal stated, “We have issued notice to Delhi Police to arrest the attackers & to give strict punishment to them. We’re helping the victim & her family. But the biggest question here is why retail sale of acid isn’t banned, even after several notices.”
She also tweeted about the incident and said that the commission will seek justice for the victim.
द्वारका मोड़ के पास एक स्कूली छात्रा पर तेज़ाब फेंका। हमारी टीम पीड़िता की मदद के लिए अस्पताल पहुँच रही है। बेटी को इंसाफ़ दिलाएँगे। दिल्ली महिला आयोग सालों से देश में तेज़ाब बैन करने की लड़ाई लड़ रहा है। कब जगेंगी सरकारें?
— Swati Maliwal (@SwatiJaiHind) December 14, 2022
The CCTV footage has emerged where the face of the accused is seen covered.
दिल्ली में एसिड अटैक का मामला
Acid Attack in #Delhi– a girl aged 17 years was allegedly attacked using some acid like substance by two persons on a bike around 7:30am this morning.#acidattack pic.twitter.com/F5sPjnllmg— Rahul Sisodia (@Sisodia19Rahul) December 14, 2022
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