New Delhi, October 27, 2025 — In a startling development in the high-profile Delhi acid attack case, the father of the 20-year-old woman, who had claimed to be attacked with acid by her stalker and his accomplices, has been taken into custody by the Delhi Police. Authorities allege that he fabricated the incident using a toilet cleaner and additionally raped the wife of the man accused in the attack.

The detention occurred in Sangam Vihar, following a sequence of events that has dramatically altered the narrative of the case. Earlier in the day, the father had been accused of sexual harassment by the wife of the primary accused in the alleged acid attack. A formal First Information Report (FIR) was lodged against him, prompting police to initiate a detailed probe into the allegations.

Alleged Fabrication of Acid Attack

The woman, a second-year Delhi University student, had claimed she was attacked outside Laxmi Bai College in Ashok Vihar, suffering burns to her hands and stomach. She stated that she had managed to protect her face with her bag and hands, though her phone was completely damaged in the incident. Her family reported that three men threw acid at her, and she was rescued by a passerby who took her to the hospital and informed her parents.

However, during police questioning, the woman’s father confessed to staging the attack, claiming he used a toilet cleaner to create the illusion of an acid assault. Investigators are now reassessing the details of the alleged incident, examining forensic evidence to determine whether the original attack occurred at all, or if it was entirely fabricated.

Allegations Against the Victim’s Father

The case took another turn when the wife of the main accused filed a complaint alleging that the victim’s father had sexually assaulted her. Police have registered an FIR and are investigating this claim alongside the fabricated attack allegation.

Delhi Police sources described the father’s statements as a major twist in the case, noting that the original reports of the acid attack were increasingly inconsistent. Investigators highlighted that no concrete evidence has been found to substantiate the initial claims of an acid assault, and the location of the main accused did not correspond with the alleged crime scene.

Investigation Status

Authorities are currently examining the following aspects:

• Forensic analysis of the alleged burn injuries to determine whether a chemical substance like acid was used or if they were caused by another means.
• Cross-verifying CCTV footage and witness statements around Laxmi Bai College to establish a timeline of events.
• Investigating the alleged sexual assault by the victim’s father, which has added another dimension to the case.
• Reviewing the mobile phone and other digital evidence to track communications and movements of all parties involved.

Police officials said the situation remains fluid, with multiple layers of allegations, counter-allegations, and confessionscomplicating the investigation.

Victim’s Account

In her earlier statements to media, the woman described the attack as sudden and terrifying:

“It all happened in seconds. They came and threw acid on me. I was able to save my face with my bag and phone. However, my phone was completely burnt. I couldn’t even call anyone. I was crying in pain and shouting for help. They managed to escape. An old man saw me and took me to the hospital. He also called my parents.”

Authorities are now revisiting her account in light of her father’s confession and the emerging evidence suggesting the attack may have been staged.

Legal Proceedings

The father of the student has been taken into police custody for questioning, and further interrogations are underway to understand the full extent of the alleged fabrication and the sexual assault claim. Delhi Police are treating both allegations — the staged acid attack and the alleged rape — as serious offences under the relevant sections of the law.

The investigation also underscores the complexity of cases involving interpersonal conflicts, allegations of assault, and fabricated narratives, which require meticulous verification by law enforcement.

Public Reaction and Safety Concerns

The shocking revelations have raised concerns about misuse of criminal allegations and the potential for false claims to escalate quickly into high-profile cases. Legal experts stress the importance of thorough verification of evidence, forensic examination, and witness corroboration before drawing conclusions.

Authorities have urged the public to refrain from speculation until the investigation is completed, noting that the case currently involves multiple parties with conflicting allegations, and all claims are under rigorous scrutiny.

As of now, the victim’s father remains in custody, and police are conducting a comprehensive investigation into both the fabricated attack and the sexual assault allegation, ensuring that all angles of the case are examined before any charges are formally filed.

This development marks a dramatic twist in what was initially reported as a straightforward acid attack, highlighting the challenges police face when dealing with conflicting narratives in sensitive cases.