Delhi “Acid Attack” Revealed as Elaborate Family Scheme to Frame Man
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A fabricated assault on a college student in New Delhi has been exposed as a meticulously planned hoax orchestrated by her family, leading to the arrest of the girl’s father, Aqeel Khan.
A disturbing case initially reported as a brutal acid attack is now understood to be a complex scheme designed to implicate another individual in a false crime.The revelation came after police investigations uncovered inconsistencies in the victim’s account and a separate complaint alleging sexual harassment against the victim’s father.
initial Report and Growing Suspicion
The incident, initially reported on Thursday, involved a second-year graduate student claiming to be the victim of an acid attack while on her way to college. However, authorities quickly became skeptical due to a lack of corroborating evidence. “Lack of evidence in the case troubled the police from the beginning,” a senior official stated.
Investigators found that at the time of the alleged attack in Ashok Vihar, a person initially identified by the victim, Jitender, had a confirmed alibi. His phone’s location data placed him in Karol Bagh, a meaningful distance from the scene, and he was not captured on any CCTV footage from the area. Furthermore,police noted “factual disputes” between the victim’s family and the families of two other individuals,Ishaan and armaan,whom the girl initially accused.
The Turning Point: harassment Allegations
The inquiry took a dramatic turn when Jitender’s wife filed a complaint alleging sexual assault by the victim’s father. According to the complaint, the victim’s father had sexually assaulted her while they were working together, and subsequently threatened her with private videos. This accusation prompted a deeper investigation into the family’s motives and ultimately led to the unraveling of the alleged acid attack.
Evidence Contradicts Initial Claims
Further investigation revealed critical discrepancies in the physical evidence. Despite initial reports of acid burns, police found no traces of acid at the scene. Rather, investigators persistent that the injuries appeared to be consistent with a spill of toilet cleaner.Though, hospital records indicated burns on both the victim’s hands and stomach, raising further questions about the veracity of her account.
The police have indicated they will register a case against the young woman and possibly arrest her if warranted.Jitender remains in custody, while Ishaan and Armaan, initially named as suspects, are currently absconding.
This case underscores the importance of thorough investigation and the potential for malicious fabrication, even in cases involving serious allegations of violent crime. The investigation remains ongoing as authorities seek to fully understand the motivations behind this elaborate deception.
Why: The scheme was orchestrated to implicate Jitender in a false crime,stemming from allegations of sexual assault made against the victim’s father,Aqeel Khan.
Who: Aqeel Khan, the victim’s father, was arrested as the primary orchestrator. Jitender was initially falsely accused and remains in custody regarding the harassment allegations. Ishaan and armaan are currently absconding.
What: A fabricated acid attack was reported, later revealed to be a hoax involving a spill of toilet cleaner.
How did it end?: The scheme unraveled after jitender’s wife filed a sexual assault complaint against Aqeel Khan, leading to a deeper investigation that exposed inconsistencies in the victim’s account and the lack of evidence supporting the acid attack claim. The police are now considering charges against the young woman.
