A two-and-a half-month-old girl, Rosy, was allegedly force fed acid-like substance by an unidentified man in South-east Delhi’s Tughlakabad area in the afternoon of January 21.
The incident took place while the infant was alsleep as her mother, Nazreen had gone on the terrace to pick up clothes.
Nazreen lives with her husband Shanu and a 2-year-old daughter other than Rosy.
As per the complaint filed by Shanu, who works as a tailor in a private firm in Okhla industrial area, "Five minutes after she went to the terrace, Nazreen came into the room to find her two month old daughter Rosy lying on the floor, frothing from her mouth. She immediately informed her maternal family, who live in the same building and her husband and neighbours. The infant was rushed to Majethia hospital from where she was referred to Safdarjung hospital. She was operated upon and is still under treatment there.
According to sources, doctors said that her throat and intestines have suffered serious burn injuries.
The family of the victim claimed that they have no enmity with anyone, said police.
Meanwhile, police said that they registered a case on january 22 under relevant sections of the Indian Penal Code at the Govindpuri Police station. Police said that they are questioning the relatives of the victim. Further investigation is underway.