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Noida Police Arrest Man Over Series of Scissor Attacks on Women

CCTV plus electronic surveillance led police to the suspect as investigators probe motive and links to up to six attacks.

Overview

  • Police arrested 26-year-old Ankit Verma on Saturday after two women filed complaints about separate attacks that took place on Thursday evening.
  • Officers recovered a scooter and a pair of scissors believed to be the weapon and registered a formal case at Sector‑58 under Section 118 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, a provision for voluntarily causing hurt.
  • After the arrest four more women came forward, and investigators say the suspect may have assaulted as many as six women over several days; the probe into additional victims is ongoing.
  • Noida police identified Verma using CCTV footage, electronic surveillance and local intelligence, and sources say he is a Ghaziabad resident who works in Noida and lives with his wife.
  • Authorities report the suspect told interrogators he 'hated women' and that a possible family dispute is being examined, and police say they will pursue further charges as evidence and victim statements are verified.