Woman found severely injured on roadside in South Delhi
The victim, discovered in critical condition and covered in blood, was rushed to the hospital by a Navy officer passing by.
The police have registered an FIR under relevant sections and Kumar was arrested.
A local resident was held for spilling acid and injuring three refugees following a quarrel in West Delhi’s Vikaspuri area, Police said Wednesday.
A quarrel took place between some refugees, who were residing near a United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHRC) office, and locals on September 30, according to the police.
During the quarrel, a person named Rakesh Kumar came with a plastic can containing liquid substance and intentionally spilled some of it on the clothes of the three refugees, who reported burning sensation.
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During the preliminary investigation, the liquid appeared to be phenyl, but the exact composition can only be determined after chemical examination, said the police official.
The police have registered an FIR under relevant sections and Kumar was arrested.
Vikaspuri area has a UNHRC office and refugees often come here to seek shelter and work. Sometimes, they also raise slogans causing disturbance to locals, the official added.
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