Archive · 21 Aug 2026
Woman Allegedly Scalded, Locked In Faridabad Room For Days
A woman in Faridabad was allegedly badly hurt by a couple who lived nearby.
Police said boiling water was poured on her.
She said the couple then locked her in a room for several days.
She was also allegedly stopped from getting medical help and had her phone taken away.
Police rescued her after learning about the incident.
Doctors first treated her at BK Hospital and then sent her to Safdarjung Hospital in Delhi.
One accused woman, Lalita, has been arrested.
Her husband, Dharmendra, is still missing, and police plan to record the victim’s statement when possible.
A 23-year-old woman allegedly suffered burns after a Faridabad couple poured boiling water on her.
The woman said she was then locked inside a room for several days and denied medical treatment.
Police arrested Lalita, while her husband Dharmendra remains absconding.
The victim sustained burns over about 50 percent of her body and was transferred to Safdarjung Hospital in Delhi.
Police said the victim has not yet provided a statement and denied that her complaint mentioned an attempted forced marriage for Rs 3 lakh.
- Who
- Preeti, a 23-year-old woman, allegedly accused her neighbours Dharmendra and Lalita; Lalita was arrested and Dharmendra is absconding.
- What
- The couple allegedly poured boiling water on Preeti, causing about 50 percent burns, and locked her in a room for several days.
- When
- The alleged incident occurred around 4 a.m. on August 16; the article says police announced the case on a Thursday.
- Where
- The incident allegedly occurred at the couple’s home in Qureshipur village, Faridabad; the victim is being treated in Delhi.
- Why
- The articles do not establish a motive. Police said the victim’s complaint did not mention an alleged attempt to marry her to an elderly man for Rs 3 lakh.
Victim’s Complaint
Police Account
Alleged confinement and treatment
Victim’s Complaint
The victim’s complaint said she was severely scalded, locked inside a room, denied medical treatment and had her mobile phone confiscated.
Police Account
Police rescued the victim and said they are investigating the allegations; her full statement has not yet been recorded because she is undergoing treatment.
Alleged forced-marriage claim
Victim’s Complaint
The article reports that an allegation circulated about an attempt to marry the victim to an elderly man for Rs 3 lakh.
Police Account
Police denied that the victim mentioned this claim in her complaint and said the allegation was not part of the recorded complaint.
- Victim
- Preeti, 23, originally from Tikka Tola, Shahapur, Bihar
- Accused
- Neighbours Dharmendra and Lalita
- Alleged injury
- Burns covering approximately 50 percent of the victim’s body
- Alleged confinement
- The victim said she was locked in a room for several days and prevented from seeking treatment
- Arrest status
- Lalita was arrested; Dharmendra remains absconding
- Medical treatment
- The victim was treated at BK Hospital and referred to Safdarjung Hospital in Delhi
- Police case
- An FIR was registered at Dhauj police station