Acid Attack Victims

Vidya, a 20-year-old victim of acid attack, died in Chennai early Sunday. She had suffered severe burns and was being treated at the Government Kilpauk Hospital.

Hospital authorities said she had sustained fourth degree burns which had corroded soft tissues. She was also battling infection for the past four days.

On January 30, 20-year-old Vidya, who was working in an internet browsing centre in Adambakkam, was accosted by Vijaya Bhaskar. Vidya was alone at the centre during lunch time when Vijaya Bhaskar, angry that she had spurned him, confronted her. When he tried to throw a bottle of acid at her, she turned away, and the acid burnt her back. He prevented her from escaping by pushing her down onto the acid splashed on the floor. He then locked the door and escaped

Police had registered a case of attempt to murder. On Sunday morning, the case was amended to murder and registered it under Section 302 of IPC. 

News Courtesy : The Hindu.

Such incidents have become tooo common..It's so disturbing to read.

Just can't imagine how much pain Vidya, the girl here, endured....

Should the criminals who indulge in acid throwing be given the same punishment ??

Few years in jail as a punishment is no compensation for the unbearable pain the victims goes through.

So is it time we think of punishing an acid thrower by spraying acid on him !!

I think so..