Acid Attacks on Women in India

Author: Anya Gangineni

Affiliation: Emerald High School, United States

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On October 7, 2024, a 14-year-old girl was walking near her home in Amroha, Uttar Pradesh, when she was attacked all of a sudden. A man reported that he was linked to a longstanding family feud, intercepting her and throwing acid on her face. This liquid immediately burned through her skin, causing severe injuries and even exposing fragile facial tissues. The girl was rushed to multiple hospitals, facing delays in receiving critical treatment because of a decrease in medical facilities in her region. Despite the efforts to save her, she passed away from her injuries after prolonged suffering. This incident triggered outrage, with people calling for stricter regulations on acid sales and improved medical response for the victims. India, Times Of. 2024. “Turned Away by Clinic, Acid Attack Victim, 14, Dies after 350km Journey.” The Times of India. Times Of India. October 8, 2024. Acid attacks like this are a crime but also a display of male authority and anger over women. These attacks are mainly against women, leaving survivors with lifelong physical and emotional scars; they are horrific manifestations of violence based on gender.

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Keywords: acid attacks, violence against women, gender-based violence, India, acid sale regulation, victim medical care, human rights​

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ISSN 3069-8200