As Supreme Court calls for extraordinary punitive measures for perpetrators of acid attacks, survivors TOI spoke to say what they need from the judiciary, govt and society is support, not just sympathy
For seven long years, Anshu’s life revolved around courtrooms, hospitals and trauma counselling — time that should have been spent building a career, making friends and life plans was, instead, focused on reducing pain.
In 2014, while on her way to school in her village in UP’s Bijnor, Anshu’s neighbour splashed a bottle of acid on her. The 55-year-old had wanted to marry the 15-year-old, who said no.
In 2014, while on her way to school in her village in UP’s Bijnor, Anshu’s neighbour splashed a bottle of acid on her. The 55-year-old had wanted to marry the 15-year-old, who said no.