What is acid throwing?
Q: What is acid throwing?
A: Acid throwing, also known as vitriolage, is a form of violent assault where attackers throw acid or other corrosive substances at their victims with the intention of damaging skin tissue and even dissolving bones.
Q: What are the consequences of an acid attack?
A: The consequences of an acid attack can include blindness and permanent scarring on the face and body.
Q: How many reported cases of acid attacks have there been in Karnataka since 1999?
A: Since 1999, there have been 68 reported cases of acid attacks in Karnataka alone.
Q: What legislation has Bangladesh introduced to control sales of acids?
A: In 2002, Bangladesh introduced laws that impose strict controls on the sale of acids. This was largely due to the efforts of the Acid Survivors Foundation.
Q: Is acid throwing a crime in most countries around the world?
A: Yes, it is a crime in most countries around the world.
Q: Does Islamic law recognize qisas or retributive justice for victims of acid attacks?
A: Yes, Islamic law recognizes qisas or retributive justice which allows victims to ask that their attacker be disfigured in a similar way as they were disfigured by their attack. For example, an Iranian court ordered that an attacker who blinded his victim should be blinded himself as retribution for his actions.
