Sima Basnet suffers from burns to her face and is being treated at Bir
Hospital, Kathmandu. Meanwhile, Sangita Pulami Magar who was affected
the most, suffers from horrific burns to her face, neck, chest and hands
is still being treated by a team of plastic surgeons and
ophthalmologists at Kathmandu Medical College hospital.After speaking to
the father of Sangita ( Prem Pulami Magar) on the phone, I found out
that the treatment for Sangita is ongoing. Her health is slowly
improving and there has been progress in her eyesight. However, sad news
is that the perpetrator still hasn't been caught and no one has been
arrested on suspicion. Reasons for the henious attack is still unclear,
but whatever it was, no one deserves having acid thrown on their faces
or body parts. We cannot take away what has happened , but for now our
concern should be to support the two victims with their recovery.Acid
Attack is a cruel form of oppression of women, leaving victims, not only
with physical scars, but psychological torment. They leave a long-term
pain, disfigurement and misery. *Nepal’s legal system has no specific
provision for acid attacks, however, culprits, if arrested, are booked
under culpable homicide which carries a fine of up to Rs 2,000 and a
maximum sentence of four
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