16-Year-Old Delhi Girl Dies Following Earlier Acid Ingestion; Police Investigate

A 16-year-old girl from east Delhi's Geeta Colony died in February 2026 after previously ingesting acid in October 2025. Initially, she and her mother told police the acid ingestion followed a dispute with her husband, but later the mother alleged sexual assault and forced acid consumption by the husband. Police registered cases under relevant laws and are investigating contradictory statements and the exact cause of death, pending post-mortem results.