A few days back,the logical Indian webpage posted the pictures of the victims of acid attacks.I scrolled the screen to the next story after quickly glancing through those pics.Well,as of now,when i am unable to sleep during the night,i attribute that story to be the reason behind this insomnia.Writing about this issue might make me feel better.
Imagine one day, while you are busy searching an auto that could drop you to college ,two random guys on a bike come and splash a liquid on your face.The liquid produces a burning sensation and you start writhing in excruciating pain.You are rushed to the hospital where doctors perform several operations trying to save your face .Needless to say ,the pain would aggravate till you discover that the lakhs you spent on operations and the sleepless nights you spent under the dim bulb light of the hospital have been of no use.Your bodyparts seem diseased,burnt and mutilated.You can never go back to your previous self.You feel ugly and are traumatized till the last breath.
Quite aware of the tragedy,the attackers have escaped with no chances of being identified.You are discharged from the hospital.Your family is ready to support you in all ways possible.You want to re-start your life again but the next-day,after you you put on your new clothes,when you are just leaving,you decide to have a look at your pretty self,your shattered soul curses you for everything.You try to love yourself every day,but your story won't let you.
Such a life can be called nothing short of a curse.Life which confronts you in the worst form each day reminding you of your inabilities and misfortune.What if i had not gone to the college that day?What if i had a stomach-ache that day?What if i had gone by my car?What if i had agreed to reach college one-hour late?What if it had not been me?What if life had been better?
Wikepedia calls Acid Attack as a form of violent assault defined as the act of throwing acid or a similar corrosive substance onto the body of another "with the intention to disfigure,maim,torture or kill".
The maximum incidents are reported from Bangladesh-mostly as a form of domestic violence.In India,72% of the victims turn out to be females.
The Indian Penal Court recognizes acid attack as a separate offence and imposes a punishment varying from a minimum of 10 years to life imprisonment.It does not mention anything regarding insurance or medical support to the victims.Activists demand a proper rehabilitation policy such as specialized medical care for burns and surgery.We also don't have any strict regulations regarding the selling & purchasing of acids or corrosive substances.
Plastic surgery costs from 15 lakhs to more.Such exorbitant compensations are not generally provided to the victims.They suffer not only from psychological scars but also social ostracization .Recovering from this trauma is a very big challenge because it affects the victim at many different levels.It also leads to depression,higher anxiety levels and despondency.The depth and gravity of their situation can't be understood by merely reading this article.Stop violence at your own end and spread only love.Issued in public interest.
Photo courtesy:www.stopacidattacks.org
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