Mumbai Shocker: Suspecting Extramarital Affair, Elderly Man Throws Acid on Wife in Sion, Detained by Police
The 56-year-old victim sustained minor injuries in the attack that took place at her residence in Pratikshanagar in the early hours of Monday, an official said.
Mumbai, April 11: A 69-year-old man allegedly threw acid on his wife suspecting her of having an extramarital affair in suburban Sion here, police said on Tuesday.
The 56-year-old victim sustained minor injuries in the attack that took place at her residence in Pratikshanagar in the early hours of Monday, an official said. Acid Attack in Karnataka: Jilted Lover Attacks Minor With Acid in Ramnagar District; Accused Absconding.
The accused suspected his wife of having an affair and the couple got into a scuffle around 1.30 am, he said. In the fit of rage, the accused grabbed a bottle of acid and threw the liquid on his wife's face and injured her, the official said. Delhi Acid Attack: Two Bike-Borne Men Throw Acid at Minor School Girl in Dwarka, One Detained (Video).
Based on the victim's the statement, the police were registering an FIR in this regard, he said, adding that the accused has been detained.