Man throws acid on ex-fiancee, her sister after marriage called off in UP
A disturbing event unfolded when Harsh Bhati reportedly hurled acid at his former fiancée and her sibling after their engagement was dissolved. Family members of the victims managed to detain him before calling the police. The alliance was called off upon discovering his alleged substance abuse issues. The sisters suffered serious injuries and are currently hospitalized, as law enforcement…
Hapur: A violent incident erupted in Hapur after a man attacked his ex-fiancée and her sister with acid, leaving both women seriously injured, according to police. The accused, Harsh Bhati, a resident of Awas Vikas Colony, was apprehended by the victims' relatives after escaping the scene and subsequently handed over to the police.
The victims' father revealed that their daughter's marriage had been arranged with Bhati, but the alliance was later called off when family members discovered that he was addicted to drugs. Upon learning of the call-off, the family informed the police.
On Saturday night, Bhati arrived at the house carrying acid. Upon being greeted by the opened door, he allegedly hurled the acid at his former fiancée. Her sister rushed to her sister's defense, but Bhati allegedly targeted her as well, as per the complaint filed by the victims' family.
The distressing cries of the two women alerted other family members, who managed to apprehend Bhati as he attempted to flee from the house. The Simbhawali police station dispatched a team to the spot, where he was taken into custody. The injured sisters are currently receiving medical attention at a hospital.
Circle Officer Rahul Yadav confirmed that a case has been registered based on the complaint submitted by the victims' family. The accused is currently under police investigation, and the circumstances leading up to the attack are being examined.
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