The victim, identified as Rohit Yadav (24), suffered 20 percent burns on his neck and shoulders, but his condition is stated to be stable.

 

The police took him to an area hospital before shifting him to Lucknow for further treatment.

 

Meanwhile, Morawan police officer Rajednra Rajawat denied the jilted lover theory.

 

Circle Officer (East area) M P Sharma said, "They were having an affair for a few months. A few days ago, Rohit stopped taking her calls. Upset at being ignored, Taiba Ahmad threw acid at him on Tuesday afternoon. After we got a call from the youth's family, we reached the spot. His family took him to a private hospital for treatment where he is recovering."

 

Taiba Ahmad has been booked under IPC section 326-A (acid attack).

 

Rohit's uncle Rakesh Kumar Yadav said both the families have known each other for long. "Her father is also very ashamed of what has happened and has apologised to us," said the uncle.

 

Director of the Lucknow hospital where Rohit is being treated said that Rohit's condition is now stable and he would be discharged in a day or two.

 

"He has only suffered superficial burns on his back and neck. The wounds will heal with help of medicines and ointment. He has suffered 20 per cent burns," said Dr Yadav.

 

The incident took place at the dairy owned by Rohit's family where he works as a cleaner. According to reports, the woman was hiding behind a wall in the diary since morning and splashed acid as soon as Rohit entered the place.