Archive · 20 May 2025
Man Arrested for Acid Attack Attempt After Marriage Refusal
A woman in India says a married man tried to hurt her with acid because she didn't want to marry him.
They met online, and he kept bothering her even though he was already married.
She claims he threatened her with acid when she said no.
He also allegedly shared altered pictures of her online and demanded money.
The man denies everything, saying he initiated a divorce from his wife and proposed marriage to the woman.
Police are now investigating the claims.
A woman reported a married man for attempted acid attack after she rejected his marriage proposal.
The incident occurred after the woman refused to marry the man, who allegedly harassed her for three months.
The suspect, a driver, threatened the woman with acid near her tailoring shop.
Locals intervened, preventing the attack and detaining the man.
The man denies the accusations, including the attempted attack and circulating altered photos.
- Who
- A 21-year-old woman and a married man.
- What
- A married man allegedly attempted an acid attack on a woman after she refused his marriage proposal.
- When
- The incident happened on Monday after three months of harassment, and started approximately one year ago on social media.
- Where
- Saheed Nagar, Bhubaneswar, India
- Why
- The man attempted an acid attack after the woman refused his marriage proposal.
Complainant's Claims
Accused's Claims
Attempted Acid Attack
Complainant's Claims
The man attempted to throw acid on the woman.
Accused's Claims
The man denies the attempted acid attack.
Harassment and Photo Manipulation
Complainant's Claims
The man harassed the woman and shared her morphed photographs on social media, extorting money from her.
Accused's Claims
The man denies the harassment and photo manipulation allegations.
Marriage Proposal
Complainant's Claims
The man proposed marriage after harassing her.
Accused's Claims
The man proposed marriage, initiated divorce and denies blackmail.
- Complainant Age
- 21-year-old woman
- Location
- Saheed Nagar, Bhubaneswar
- Incident Type
- Attempted Acid Attack
- Accused
- Married man, driver
- Complaint Filed
- Monday
