The rising number of acid attacks are an indication that humanity is on the decline. It has even metamorphosed into being referred to as a new face of gender-based violence, especially in countries like India and Bangladesh. Irrespective of the country and region, the lack of stricter rules and harsher punishments are dubbed as the cause of rise in the inhumane act, by the enraged society and the victims (real survivors). The psychological, economic and social impact these crimes can have on the victim are never-ending.
While the assailant absconds or gets slapped with a few years behind the bars, it is the survivor who has to live with the consequences - all through their life, which not only affects the victim but also their family . Although the attacks are high on women, men are also not safe. In countries like Jamaica, women are reported to have resorted to acid violence against…
