Acid attack twist: Victim’s father arrested for rape
After his arrest, the victim’s father revealed his 19-year-old DU student daughter faked the acid attack using toilet cleaner.
Dramatic Twist in Acid Attack Case: DU Student’s Father Arrested in Rape Case, Daughter Allegedly Staged Attack
New Delhi: In a shocking twist to what initially appeared to be a gruesome acid attack in Northwest Delhi, the police have arrested the victim’s father on charges of rape, revealing that the alleged assault was staged. The revelation has left the public stunned, as the story has turned from one of horror and sympathy to deceit and tragedy within a matter of hours.
A day after a 19-year-old Delhi University student accused three men, including her neighbour, of throwing acid on her, investigators began piecing together evidence that raised doubts about her claims. Police officials said that none of the men named by the student were present at the alleged crime scene when the supposed attack took place on Sunday.
According to police sources, the young woman had claimed that three men on a motorcycle threw acid on her while she was walking near her home. The report immediately sparked outrage, with many demanding swift justice for the student. But as investigators began reviewing CCTV footage and call records, inconsistencies in her version of events started to surface.
By Monday, the narrative had dramatically changed. Special Commissioner of Police (Law and Order) Ravindra Yadav confirmed that the student’s father had been arrested in connection with a separate rape case. “The father of the girl has been tracked and arrested in a rape case,” Yadav said, adding that he also admitted to falsely accusing his neighbour of being behind the acid attack.
The police said the father’s statements during interrogation shifted the entire direction of the investigation. A senior officer revealed that the father told investigators his daughter had poured toilet cleaner on her own hands to simulate an acid attack. “He said that his daughter carried the toilet cleaner from home and poured it on herself,” the officer stated.
The police investigation showed that the alleged main accused — the neighbour — had been nowhere near the site of the incident. This was verified through call detail records, CCTV footage, and multiple witness statements,” said a police official familiar with the case.
This crucial evidence dismantled the entire foundation of the girl’s complaint. As investigators connected the dots, they uncovered deeper tensions between the victim’s family and their neighbour, which appeared to have played a role in fabricating the accusation.
The case took an even darker turn when police revealed that the neighbour’s wife had earlier filed a sexual assault and harassment complaint against the arrested father. The woman alleged that he had forced her into a sexual relationship while she was employed at his factory in Northwest Delhi. The assault case was registered, and the woman’s testimony reportedly became a key piece in the ongoing investigation.
She alleged that he exploited her when she worked at his factory,” a police officer confirmed.
According to sources, the father, fearing repercussions from the rape complaint, allegedly concocted the acid attack story to frame his neighbour and divert attention from his own case. “The motive appears to be revenge and distraction,” said an investigator. “He may have used his daughter’s trust and fear to manipulate her into playing a part in the staged incident.”
The young woman, who initially appeared as a victim of a violent assault, is now at the centre of a complex web of lies and criminal accusations involving her own family. Police are said to be handling the case with sensitivity, given her age and the emotional pressure she may have been under.
Officials are now verifying whether the student acted on her own or under her father’s influence. The police have recorded her statement again, and a medical evaluation is being carried out to ensure her physical and psychological well-being.
The case has raised important questions about the misuse of sensitive crimes such as acid attacks, which are among the most heinous forms of gender-based violence. False allegations not only waste investigative resources but also undermine the struggles of genuine victims who often face lifelong trauma and disfigurement.
Senior police officials have urged the public to remain cautious before jumping to conclusions in such emotionally charged cases. “Every report of violence, especially one as grave as an acid attack, must be taken seriously. But at the same time, we must allow the investigation to establish the truth,” a senior officer said.
For now, the story that began as a disturbing act of violence has transformed into one of deception, betrayal, and a family caught in its own lies. The Delhi Police continue to probe all angles, while the father remains in custody over the rape case.
As the truth unfolds, this bizarre episode serves as a grim reminder of how falsehoods can spiral out of control — damaging reputations, wasting vital resources, and clouding public empathy for real victims who continue to fight for justice in silence.