Acid's Scourge: The Unseen Consequences of Rejection in India The latest acid attack on two young women in Hapur, Meerut, serves as a stark reminder of the toxic consequences that unfold when rejection meets rage.
Harsh Bhati, a 22 year old man, broke into his ex fiancée's house and attacked her and her sister with acid while they slept, leaving them with severe burn injuries to their hands and shoulders.
Acid attacks in India have been on the rise in recent years, often perpetrated by men who feel threatened or humiliated when their advances are rejected.