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Acid thrown on rape victim in UP's Hapur

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Press Trust of India Hapur
Last Updated : Feb 02 2020 | 7:55 PM IST

Acid was allegedly thrown on a rape victim in Uttar Pradesh's Hapur district on Sunday, police said.

The victim and her family alleged that a relative of the accused initially pressed them for a compromise and when they refused, he attacked with acid.

They alleged that he targeted the girl's feet and escaped after the incident.

The victim has been admitted to a hospital for treatment.

Babugarh police station in-charge Uttam Singh Rathore said the minor was allegedly raped in June 2019.

Police had arrested a man, identified as Dilshad, in the case.

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First Published: Feb 02 2020 | 7:55 PM IST

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