The outcry against rape in India over the past year has brought attention to another kind of violence that plagues the country: acid attacks. These crimes often occur when men who are unable to deal with the emotional crush of being rejected want to punish the women who rebuffed them. With strong acid being readily available in India, these attacks are alarmingly prevalent.

Laxmi is an acid attack victim. She successfully petitioned India's Supreme Court to make it harder for the average person to buy the kinds of acid often used to disfigure and maim victims. She also began working for a campaign called "Stop Acid Attacks," where she met an activist named Alok and fell in love. The couple now work and live together.


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