At the spot, Shastri Park Extension, the girl was approached by the youth who threw a chemical on her, causing itching and irritation on her eyes, neck, and nose. “The victim was taken to the government hospital in Burari, where she was discharged after receiving treatment,” said a senior police official. 📰 Acid Attack in Delhi: Minor Girl Attacked With Acid in Burari Area, Accused Confesses to ‘Disliking Girls’.
Despite the Supreme Court banning the over-the-counter sale of acid across the country in 2013, both the sale and use of acid is quite rampant in the national capital. One such incident came to light when a 50-litre can of acid was found inside a women’s public toilet outside the GB Pant Hospital in Delhi’s Daryaganj., Delhi News, Times Now