New Delhi – Delhi Police has uncovered a shocking conspiracy involving a fake acid attack on a 20-year-old Delhi University student, revealing that her own family orchestrated the incident to settle scores with rival families. The elaborate deception, which initially appeared to be a crime against a young woman walking to college, has now exposed a web of family disputes, property conflicts, and serious criminal allegations including rape and blackmail.
The fake acid attack case took a dramatic turn after investigators discovered multiple contradictions in statements and evidence, ultimately leading to the arrest of the victim’s father and exposing the family’s carefully planned scheme.
Initial Report of the Fake Acid Attack
The woman, a student at DU’s School of Open Learning, had initially reported that three men on a motorcycle threw acid on her while she was walking to college near Lakshmi Bai College on Sunday. Following the alleged incident, she was admitted to RML Hospital with burn injuries to her hands, lending apparent credibility to her account.
However, the fake acid attack claim quickly began unraveling as Delhi Police examined CCTV footage and found significant discrepancies between the woman’s statement and visual evidence. These contradictions prompted investigators to dig deeper into the circumstances surrounding the incident.
Investigation Reveals Family Conspiracy
Through meticulous investigation, police discovered that the fake acid attack was actually perpetrated by the victim’s own father using a strong toilet cleaner. The elaborate scheme involved multiple family members working together to make the incident appear genuine and to implicate three specific men with whom the family had existing disputes.
During questioning on Tuesday, the woman admitted that her father had attacked her with the toilet cleaner, while her brother later dropped her near the college to create the appearance of an external attack. “The father influenced his daughter and son to stage this. He carefully planned the whole charade to make it appear as if a stalker targeted his daughter near the college,” a police officer stated.
The fake acid attack conspiracy involved not just the immediate family but also potentially extended relatives, as police continue questioning additional individuals connected to the case.
Multiple Disputes Behind the Fake Acid Attack
Investigators uncovered that the fake acid attack scheme was designed to frame specific individuals involved in separate ongoing disputes with the family. The man named as the main accused in the fake acid attack had filed an FIR against the woman’s father on October 24, accusing him of raping his wife and blackmailing her with objectionable photos and videos.
Police verification confirmed that this “main accused” was actually in Karol Bagh, not Ashok Vihar, at the time of the alleged incident, providing a solid alibi that contradicted the fake acid attack narrative.
Further investigation revealed that two of the supposed co-accused in the fake acid attack were distant relatives of the woman. Their mother and the woman’s father were locked in a property dispute dating back years. In a disturbing revelation, police discovered that in 2018, the woman’s family had allegedly attacked the relatives’ mother with acid—a genuine attack that now appears to have set the stage for this fabricated revenge scenario.
Father Arrested on Multiple Charges
The father, who was apprehended from Sangam Vihar late Monday night, has been arrested on multiple serious charges. Beyond orchestrating the fake acid attack, he faces arrest for the rape and blackmail of his neighbor’s wife—the allegations that had prompted the original FIR against him just days before the staged incident.
“He has been held for both offences,” a senior police officer confirmed, indicating that the fake acid attack was likely an attempt to deflect from the rape and blackmail charges by portraying himself as a victim of false accusations and retaliation.
Police have indicated plans to invoke criminal conspiracy charges in the rape FIR and potentially book the entire family for their roles in the fake acid attack scheme.
Evidence Clears Named Accused
DCP (northwest) Bhisham Singh confirmed that investigators have gathered substantial evidence proving that the main accused named in the woman’s complaint was not behind the fake acid attack. “The other two people she named are residents of Mangolpuri and are aged around 15-17. They are both out of town (even at time of incident) and have agreed to join the probe,” Singh stated.
This evidence not only exposes the fake acid attack but also clears innocent individuals who were falsely implicated in a serious crime that could have resulted in severe legal consequences.
Family Members Questioned and Released
On Tuesday, police detained the woman, her brother, and her uncle for questioning regarding the fake acid attack. The brother admitted to the conspiracy during interrogation, while the uncle denied any involvement. All three were later released, though they remain part of the ongoing investigation.
The woman has been discharged from the hospital following treatment for the injuries inflicted by her father as part of the fake acid attack staging.
Implications and Ongoing Investigation
The fake acid attack case highlights the extreme lengths to which individuals may go to settle personal disputes and evade serious criminal charges. Police continue to investigate the full extent of the conspiracy, questioning additional individuals who may have been aware of or participated in planning the elaborate deception.
The case serves as a reminder of the importance of thorough police investigation and the dangers of false accusations, which not only waste crucial law enforcement resources but also potentially destroy innocent lives. As the investigation continues, authorities are working to ensure all responsible parties face appropriate legal consequences for orchestrating this fake acid attack and the underlying crimes it was designed to conceal.
