acid attacks
Chemical violence, faces
Acid attacks are assaults in which corrosive substances—typically sulfuric or hydrochloric acid—are thrown at victims, usually targeting the face.
The attacks cause severe disfigurement, blindness, and lasting physical and psychological trauma.
They are often motivated by revenge, rejection, or domestic disputes, and disproportionately target women.
Survivors of acid attacks may require dozens of reconstructive surgeries.
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- vengeanceRetaliation for injury
- crimesUnlawful acts
- life sentenceImprisonment without release
- corrosiveDestroys by chemical action
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acid attacksblunt trauma
Damage from non-penetrating force
bludgeoning · stabbing · strangulation · shooting · poisoning
acid attacksreconstructive surgery
Procedures restoring normal appearance
healing · facial reconstruction · plastic surgery · skin grafts · protection
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