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Crime
Amritsar Woman Claims Husband Threw Acid; He Refutes Allegation
✍️ Amar Ujala · Amritsar
🗓 01 Oct 2026, 11:15 PM
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A woman in Amritsar has alleged that her husband threw acid on her, a claim the husband has denied.
Amritsar police have registered a complaint after a woman alleged that her husband deliberately threw acid on her during a domestic dispute. The woman, whose identity has not been disclosed, approached the local police station on Tuesday, stating that the incident left her with burns on her arm and face.
The husband, identified only as the accused, was taken into custody for questioning but later released on bail. He has publicly denied any involvement, claiming that the accusations are false and that he was not present at the scene when the alleged attack occurred.
Investigators are reviewing medical reports, eyewitness statements and any available CCTV footage to determine the veracity of the claims. The case is being treated as a potential criminal assault under the Indian Penal Code, and authorities have warned that if evidence supports the woman's allegations, the accused could face severe penalties, including imprisonment.
Both parties have been advised to cooperate with the ongoing investigation, and the police have urged any additional witnesses to come forward. The matter remains under active investigation, with no final conclusions released as of now.
The husband, identified only as the accused, was taken into custody for questioning but later released on bail. He has publicly denied any involvement, claiming that the accusations are false and that he was not present at the scene when the alleged attack occurred.
Investigators are reviewing medical reports, eyewitness statements and any available CCTV footage to determine the veracity of the claims. The case is being treated as a potential criminal assault under the Indian Penal Code, and authorities have warned that if evidence supports the woman's allegations, the accused could face severe penalties, including imprisonment.
Both parties have been advised to cooperate with the ongoing investigation, and the police have urged any additional witnesses to come forward. The matter remains under active investigation, with no final conclusions released as of now.