Father attacked DU student with acid: Police

The Delhi Police on Tuesday said the alleged acid attack on a 20-year-old Delhi University student, outside Lakshmibai College on Sunday was staged by her family, as part of a larger conspiracy to settle scores with two other families with whom they had separate disputes.

- Jignasa Sinha

On Tuesday, police detained the woman, her brother, and her uncle for questioning; all were later released. “The woman admitted that it was her father who attacked her with a strong toilet cleaner, while her brother later dropped her near the college. The family had planned to frame the three men,” said a senior police officer, requesting anonymity.