New Delhi: In a horrific incident on Wednesday morning, a boy threw acid on a schoolgirl (17) in Dwarka district of the national capital.
The police recieved a PCR call at 9 AM informing about the incident where two bike-borne boys came and attacked the girl after which the miscreants fled.
At the time of incident, the girl was with her younger sister, going to school. Meanwhile, the video went viral within a few hours of the incident.
“The girl has been referred to Safdarjung Hospital. Delhi police officers are also reaching the Hospital. She is under treatment. As per the preliminary report, she is stable. Doctors will be able to tell better,” said the Delhi Police.
In a horrific incident, a boy has thrown acid on a schoolgirl in #Delhi's #Dwarka area. The incident took place on Wednesday at 9 am. The girl has suffered severe burn injuries and has been referred to the #SafdurjungHospital. The police officials have also reached the hospital. pic.twitter.com/Sx37E0icnU
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Victim’s Father
“Our younger daughter came running to the house and said that acid has been thrown at her sister. Both the boys had covered their faces, they are yet to be identified. It (acid) has entered both her eyes,” said the father.
DCW intervenes
Delhi Commission for Women (DCW) has taken cognisance in the matter while also lashing out at the governments.
She said, “Acid was thrown at a schoolgirl near Dwarka Mor. Our team is reaching the hospital to help the victim. Will get justice for the daughter. The Delhi Commission for Women has been fighting for years to ban acid in the country. When will the governments wake up?