It is necessary that the people sitting at the helm of affairs should knit policies and provisions to dissuade people with criminal mindsets from indulging into acid attacks. Throwing acid on others is a ghastly act and under no circumstances this horrendous action could be justified and therefore all out efforts should be made to ensure that no victim faces this perilous situation in the future.
In this context, the case which is hogging the headlines these days is about Principal Sessions Judge Srinagar awarding life sentence and imposing a fine of Rs 40 lakh to a convict for throwing acid on a woman in the year 2022. No doubt, the sentence awarded is quite befitting but what is more important is that the society should work in the direction to ensure that the cases of acid attacks should not take place as these lead to horrific consequences for the victims in case their lives are saved.
The act of throwing acid on someone is barbaric and insane and those who indulge in such crimes are actually inhuman and deserve the strictest possible punishment. It is necessary that to deter people from this crime, the people sitting at helm should come up with a comprehensive solution including counseling of one and all during the schooling time because the society cannot afford such incidents having the potential to ruin lives of the victims and their families as well. The aforesaid case of acid attack of the year 2022 should be taken as lesson for those who have tendencies to indulge in such barbaric actions because those involved in such cases also ruin their lives as well because after this crime their addresses change to dark dungeons for the rest of their lives as in the case of convict of 2022 acid attack because besides paying Rs 40 lakh, he is bound to lead rest of his years in the jail.
Acid attacks are heinous crimes that cause immense physical and psychological trauma to the victims, often resulting in permanent disfigurement and disabilities. It is imperative for those in power to take strong measures to deter individuals from committing such atrocious acts and to provide support to the victims.
To deter criminals strict laws are the need of the time with provisions for speedy and efficient investigation and prosecution of offenders, ensuring that justice is served swiftly. The government should also provide support and rehabilitation services to acid attack survivors. This includes medical treatment, counseling, and assistance in reintegrating into society. By providing comprehensive support to survivors, the government can help them rebuild their lives and overcome the trauma of the attack. By addressing the root causes of acid attacks and supporting survivors, the government can help create a safer and more compassionate society for all.
