New Delhi, April 15 -- A 21-year-old woman is in critical condition after an acid attack in the Indira Vihar area of Delhi, police said.

The victim was rushed to GTB Hospital by her family soon after the incident. Doctors have said her condition remains critical.

Police registered an FIR, under Section 124(1) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) at Gokalpuri Police Station following which an investigation was initiated.

A forensic team visited the spot and collected evidence as part of the probe.

According to preliminary findings, the victim was scheduled to get married on Sunday, April 19. Police said the attack was carried out by a 26-year-old woman who was allegedly in a relationship with the prospective groom.

Officials said the ...