India Acid Attack Case | Inderjit Kaur Story
A survivor’s fight against acid violence and injustice
“I feel ashamed to be born in India. Had I been born in the US or some other country, such a thing would never have happened,” says Inderjit, who now sees life from behind a veil.
This is not a repeat telecast of Sonali Mukherjee‘s case. This is the story of another acid attack victim from India. Several acid attack cases are still pending in Indian courts. Showing such cases is an attempt to awaken the government and push for stricter laws against acid attacks in India.
It is another heartbreaking story of acid attack victim Inderjit Kaur (portrayed by Rashmi Kaur). Inderjit Kaur’s father died during her childhood. She was the youngest member of her family, living with her brother and mother Ranjit Kaur. The man who ruined her life was Manjit Singh (shown as Randeep Singh). He was in love with Inderjit when she was studying in 12th class. During that time, he proposed to her, but Inderjit refused. Despite her rejection, he continued harassing her repeatedly.
Manjit even approached Inderjit’s mother with a marriage proposal. Inderjit’s mother complained about his activities to the village Panchayat, and the Panchayat warned him. Finally, Manjit decided to “teach her a lesson” and threw acid on her in December 2011.
After the acid attack, Inderjit lost one of her eyes. Belonging to a poor family, it was difficult for them to arrange money for her treatment. Until now, they have spent nearly 9 lakh rupees on her six reconstructive surgeries.
Inderjit tried to commit suicide twice, but eventually decided to fight for justice and continue her struggle until stricter laws are implemented. She hopes her case will serve as both an inspiration and a lesson for victims and attackers alike.
In 2012, Fortis Hospital Chandigarh informed the High Court that they would bear all expenses for her reconstructive surgeries, and their plastic surgeons would operate on her free of cost.
YouTube:
Part 1: www.youtube.com/watch?v=MYpo8tGIKi0
Part 2: www.youtube.com/watch?v=hxZNMX3Luyk
Here is the inside story of the case:
www.crimestories.co.in/2013/07/crime-patrolpunjab-acid-attack-victim.html
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