India, July 2 -- A 25-year-old man has been arrested for allegedly sexually assaulting his 19-year-old neighbour, who is currently undergoing treatment after consuming acid at her residence in Delhi's Rangpuri area two weeks ago, police said.

The girl's family has alleged that the accused was blackmailing her with private photos for two to three years, a senior officer said.

"A medico-legal case (MLC) was received on June 18 about the suicide attempt. The investigating officer reached the hospital and found the woman unfit to give a statement. The crime team inspected the scene, and the acid bottle was seized,"deputy commissioner of police (Southwest) Amit Goel said.

The girl's mother submitted a written complaint at the Vasant Kunj So...