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Rejection Sparks Acid Attack on Family in UP
17 May
Summary
- A man allegedly threw acid on a woman and her family in Uttar Pradesh.
- The attack occurred after the woman rejected his marriage proposal.
- The injured family members received treatment at a local health center.
A man in Uttar Pradesh's Shergarh area allegedly committed an acid attack on a married woman and her family following the rejection of his marriage proposal. The incident, which took place on Saturday, saw the accused, Umesh Kashyap, allegedly enter the family's home and throw a flammable substance on them while they slept.
The victim, her husband, and their two children sustained burn injuries and were transported to the Shergarh Community Health Centre. One of the injured individuals required further medical attention and was referred to the district hospital. Police have registered a First Information Report (FIR) and have formed teams to apprehend the accused, who was reportedly already married and sought to marry the victim.
Authorities are investigating the matter. The motive appears to stem from the victim's refusal to marry Kashyap, leading to the violent act. This incident highlights a disturbing trend of violence in response to rejected advances.
