Tired of constantly being accused of infidelity, a 31-year-old Delhi resident left her husband and came to Mumbai with their 11-year-old daughter to start a new life. But days later, 36-year-old Vijender Pal learnt about their whereabouts and came to the city to take them home, but when she refused to return with him, he bit off her nose, injuring her grievously.

The incident took place at 7.30 pm on May 3 outside Versova Social. Prerna Saini received about 15 stitches on her nose. Pal, who drives a taxi at Paharganj in Delhi, claimed that it was an accident.