Archive · 25 Sep 2025
Acid Attack Suspect Apprehended After Encounter
Police have arrested the main person responsible for the acid attack on a nurse.
The person was found in Meerut and shot at the police, but was caught and taken to the hospital.
He was angry because the nurse stopped talking to him.
The police also arrested his accomplice, a minor.
The police also found a motorcycle and a gun with the suspect.
The nurse is now receiving treatment at the hospital.
Main accused in nurse's acid attack arrested after an encounter.
Mahendra Kumar instigated the crime by offering the minor accomplice Rs 2,000.
Accused was found in Jalalpur area after police tip-off.
Accused opened fire, was injured in retaliatory firing, and arrested.
Accused's motive was related to rejection by the victim.
- Who
- Mahendra Kumar, accomplice
- What
- The arrest of the main accused after an encounter
- When
- Thursday
- Where
- Meerut
- Why
- Mahendra orchestrated the acid attack due to rejection from the victim
- Victim
- 38-year-old nurse
- Attack Location
- Lohia Nagar
- Main Accused
- Mahendra Kumar alias Mahendra Prajapati
- Accused's Motivation
- Relationship with victim, refused contact
- Arrest Details
- Apprehended after encounter in Meerut
- Other Items Recovered
- Motorcycle, pistol, cartridges
