Lucknow, India — A woman lawyer was attacked with an acid-like substance in her office in Lucknow’s Hazratganj area, allegedly by a man who had stalked and harassed her for several months after she turned down his romantic advances. The suspect, Shilu Nishad, a resident of Auraiya, was taken into custody following an FIR that was filed on Sunday.
According to the victim, the harassment escalated after she rejected Nishad’s proposals. He allegedly made threats to kill and sexually assault her, created fake social media profiles using her images, and bombarded her with harassing phone calls from multiple numbers.
“The harassment began on September 27 of last year when I received a call from an unfamiliar number,” she recounted. “He verbally abused me and claimed he had been contracted to ruin my reputation. He even threatened to put up posters of me from Lucknow to Kanpur.” Despite her attempts to block his number, Nishad continued the harassment and even targeted her friends, calling them with similar threats.
When the woman’s brother attempted to intervene, Nishad escalated his threats, declaring he would throw acid on her and kill her. A complaint was made at the Ghazipur police station later that night. Shortly thereafter, the suspect allegedly created various fake social media accounts that shared obscene content featuring the lawyer’s images, using over 50 different mobile numbers for persistent harassment.
Nishad purportedly attempted to intimidate the woman by portraying himself as someone with police connections, even posting pictures of himself in a police uniform on social media. The victim described him as psychologically troubled, noting his insistence that he loved her and would resort to violence if she didn’t reciprocate.
Previously, the victim had filed charges against Nishad at police stations in Bijnor and Ghaziabad. Authorities reported that he had been apprehended by Ghaziabad Police and briefly incarcerated, providing some relief. However, he was released on bail and quickly resumed his threatening behavior.
On May 10, the situation turned violent when Nishad allegedly barged into her office with an acid bottle and aimed it at her. Fortunately, she managed to escape with only minor injuries, thanks to the intervention of her fellow advocates, who apprehended him and alerted the police.
Law enforcement officials continue to investigate the case and ensure the safety of the victim. The incident highlights ongoing concerns regarding stalkers and domestic violence in the region, prompting calls for greater protective measures for victims.
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