The alleged acid attack on a Delhi student near Laxmibai College that triggered widespread outrage has now been found to be fabricated, Delhi Police confirmed after an extensive investigation. Authorities said the case, initially filed on October 26, took a dramatic turn after inconsistencies emerged in the student’s version of events and forensic evidence failed to support her claims.
Investigation reveals major inconsistencies
Police sources revealed that the student, who claimed she was attacked by three men on a motorcycle, had in fact left her home in Mukundpur with her brother on a bike before taking an e-rickshaw toward Ashok Vihar. When officers began questioning her detailed description of the alleged attackers — including their motorcycle number, seating arrangement, and how the acid bottle was passed around — suspicions grew.
“Victims of such attacks rarely have this level of detailed observation in a sudden assault,” a senior police official said. “Her account appeared rehearsed.”
No acid traces found at alleged crime scene
Forensic teams found no acid residues or splashes on the wall or ground where the incident supposedly occurred. Moreover, the burn patterns on the student’s hands were inconsistent with the type of chemical burns typically seen in acid attacks. Doctors at RML Hospital confirmed the injuries were minor and superficial, and the student was discharged shortly after treatment.
Accused proven innocent
The student had named three men — Jitendra, Ishan, and Arman — as her attackers. However, police verified that Jitendra was in Karol Bagh at the time of the alleged attack, while Ishan and Arman were in Agra. Mobile location data and witness statements confirmed their alibis.
Adding another layer to the case, police discovered that Jitendra’s wife had filed a harassment and blackmail complaint against the student’s father, Aqeel, just two days before the alleged attack. A case is already registered against Aqeel at Bhalswa Dairy police station, and he is currently absconding.
Possible motive behind the false allegation
Investigators suspect that the fabricated acid attack accusation was an attempt to retaliate against Jitendra’s family amid an ongoing property dispute between the student’s father and Ishan and Arman’s mother, Shabnam. Police said the property case, which involves multiple family members, had already created tension between the two sides.
Victim's family linked to separate harassment case under investigation
Delhi Police have found major discrepancies in the alleged acid attack case reported on October 26, 2025, near Laxmi Bai College, Ashok Vihar. The 20-year-old open school student had claimed that three men — Jitender, Ishan, and Arman — threw acid on her while she was walking to college. However, investigation has revealed that the accused Jitender, a painter from Mukundpur, was in Karol Bagh at the time of the incident, supported by CCTV footage, CDR analysis, and witness statements. His motorcycle was also traced to Karol Bagh. Meanwhile, co-accused Ishan and Arman were found to be in Agra with their mother, Shabnam, who confirmed a long-standing property dispute with the complainant’s father, Akil Khan.
Further inquiry uncovered that Jitender’s wife had lodged a sexual harassment and blackmail complaint against Akil Khan two days prior to the alleged attack, accusing him of exploiting her while she worked at his factory. A separate FIR has been filed, and Akil Khan is currently absconding. CCTV footage from the day of the incident also shows the girl being dropped by her brother on a scooter near Ashok Vihar, after which she took an e-rickshaw instead of going directly to the college gate — a detail now under scrutiny. With conflicting statements, missing family members, and lack of forensic evidence, Delhi Police are now investigating whether the acid attack claim was fabricated to deflect attention from the other ongoing criminal case.
Victim's father arrested
Delhi Police have arrested the father of the alleged acid attack victim. During interrogation, he confessed to orchestrating the entire incident himself to falsely implicate Jitendra and the two other accused in a fabricated case.
Case under legal review
Delhi Police have now classified the alleged acid attack as a false case, and officials are considering legal action against the student and her father for filing a fabricated FIR and misleading authorities.
“The investigation has established that no acid attack took place. The evidence, medical report, and witness accounts all contradict the complaint,” an officer said.
The incident, which initially sparked public outrage, now stands as a reminder of how false claims can divert critical police resources and undermine genuine victims of violence.
