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Crime
Man attacks ex‑fiancée and sister with acid after wedding called off in Uttar Pradesh
✍️ Hindustan Times
🗓 30 Aug 2026, 02:48 PM
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A man in Uttar Pradesh allegedly doused his former fiancée and her sister with acid after their wedding was called off, prompting a police investigation.
A violent incident unfolded in Uttar Pradesh when a man reportedly threw acid on his former fiancée and her sister after the couple's wedding was called off. The attack left both women with serious injuries and attracted immediate attention from local authorities.
Police arrived at the scene shortly after the assault and have opened a criminal case under the Indian Penal Code provisions that deal with acid attacks and attempted murder. Investigators are collecting forensic evidence and have begun questioning witnesses to identify the perpetrator and establish a motive.
Acid attacks remain a grave concern across India, prompting stricter regulations on the sale of corrosive substances and harsher penalties for offenders. The current case adds to ongoing efforts by law‑enforcement agencies to deter such crimes and provide swift justice to victims.
Police arrived at the scene shortly after the assault and have opened a criminal case under the Indian Penal Code provisions that deal with acid attacks and attempted murder. Investigators are collecting forensic evidence and have begun questioning witnesses to identify the perpetrator and establish a motive.
Acid attacks remain a grave concern across India, prompting stricter regulations on the sale of corrosive substances and harsher penalties for offenders. The current case adds to ongoing efforts by law‑enforcement agencies to deter such crimes and provide swift justice to victims.