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ACID ATTACK

Acid attack is not something unheard of in India. It has shocked the conscience of our nation again and again - with mutilated faces, unbeaten survivors coming to the frontlines to share their horrific stories, and families driven to bankruptcy supporting recovery costs. The Indian Penal Code was modified in 2013 for the first time to add regulations tailored to acid attacks. But have we done enough? Do enough of us care? Why should we care? Why should we care anymore than we do for general fight for women's rights and safety in India about acid attacks? Accepting a drink from a local shopkeeper? Or rebuking harassment on the streets? Just being in home sitting on a couch? These are all known causes of attacks on acid attack survivors. The lastest story - is that of Piyali Dutta - who got caught in a crossfire and now is an acid survivor for life. Sonali Mukherjee's story - attacked while sleeping in her own house for standing up to harassment - is one that should keep all of us awake as it could have been, or still can be, anyone. 85% of victims are women, so acid attack can overwhelmingly be classified as gender violence. For the 15% male victims, the primary cause of attack is property dispute. What factors allow such attacks? Un-counseled anger and frustration is behind the crimes as much as pre-disposition to sociopathic traits, and violence and societal chauvinism plays a significant role (85% of the victims are women). But the real culprit to blame is the ease to get away with it. Anger over rejection causes the desire to lash out and inherent disregard for women in specific and human suffering in general seeds the thought, but the lax laws - both to limit availability and to counter the crime - is what lets the perpetrators convert their thoughts in to action. Paints and household cleaners remain another easy to avail source and even though regulation has now been passed in India, the police force is understaffed to go after the numerous shops selling acids as household cleaners or cleaners with acid above permissible levels.

So What is the solution? Awareness campaigns appealing to public to not sell, distribute, or use - especially with listed consequences of high profile convictions and warning women to be aware of the signs and to take threats seriously,these are the things that we need to remember. (in almost all of the cases there had been pre-warnings and even something as simple as knowing to scream when being approached is known to be a deterrent)And all this needs to have central govt. allocated funding. Same is needed for widely publishing immediate first aid steps (acid burns need to be treated fast and right to minimize damage). Elimination of bureaucracy is needed for victim rehabilitation. All the steps discussed will not ease the pain of the victim but at least help them seek justice. Let us all take pledge, that no matter what happens we will never do such a thing and we'll always stand for the victims. Wishing health to all. Signing off. By Manav Parakh XII-COMMERCE Member of ThoughtSeal

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🗣 We must not stand and let these or any Talibans terrorize dwellers of Afghanistan. This is what is known as evil as we know evil. The hatred for women is beyond shocking! 😢 #NoMoreEvilsInTheWorld #EradicateEvil #StopTheTalibans 🙏🏾