Archive · 12 Jan 2026

India's Struggle with Acid Attack Cases

India's Struggle with Acid Attack Cases

A woman named Shaheen Malik was badly hurt in an acid attack in 2009.

She lost sight in one eye and had many surgeries.

Recently, the person who attacked her was found not guilty because the police and courts did not have enough proof.

This shows that India has a big problem with acid attacks and how they are handled.

Many attacks happen every year, especially in places like West Bengal.

The attacks are often because men feel angry when women say no to them or want to be independent.

The government has rules to stop these attacks, but acid is still easy to buy.

Other countries like Bangladesh have done better by controlling acid sales and punishing attackers quickly.

In India, survivors also face problems like not getting enough help or understanding from the police and courts.

They need medical care, counseling, and support to live normal lives.

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