Acid Assault Captured on Camera: Delhi Schoolgirl Victim
In a shocking incident, a 17-year-old girl was hospitalised with significant injuries after an acid attack in Dwarka, southwest Delhi. The girl, whose condition is currently stable, has been admitted to Safdarjung Hospital and has suffered 8% burns.
The acid attack was carried out by two men on a bike who threw acid at the girl and drove away. Shocking video footage of the event was captured by a CCTV camera in the area. The girl's father stated that the chemical had affected her face and eyes.
Swati Maliwal, chairperson of the Delhi women's panel, expressed concern over the incident. Maliwal has been advocating for a ban on the retail sale of acid for several years, questioning why the sale of acid cannot be restricted to prevent such attacks. She mentioned that the Delhi women's panel has been demanding this ban for several years.
Maliwal also stated in another article that acid is as easily available as vegetables and questioned why the government is not banning its retail sale. She tweeted, "2 thugs toss acid at a school girl in broad daylight in the nation's capital. Does anyone still fear the law? Why can't the sale of acid be outlawed? Pity." Maliwal went on to ask, "When will governments awaken?"
An elderly law enforcement officer, M Harsh Vardhan, stated that one suspect has been detained, and the police are searching for the other. Several teams have been formed to track down the remaining suspect. One of the suspects has been arrested, and the girl has identified two suspects.
The girl's father also mentioned that she had not complained about harassment by anyone. The extent of the burns will be known between 48-72 hours of the injury. The acid splashed on the girl's face and entered her eyes.
Maliwal expressed her concern about the ease of access to acid and its potential for use in attacks like the one that occurred. The Delhi women's panel has been advocating for a ban on the retail sale of acid for several years, with the hope that such incidents can be prevented in the future.
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