The number of acid attacks on women in India is increasing day by day. How do acid attacks on women show lack of ethics in Indian society? Also mention the government's apathy in this regard. Also, what steps should be taken to control these incidents?

The number of acid attacks on women in the country is increasing day by day. In fact, in the patriarchic society, women are not allowed to speak. Whenever a woman rejects a male proposal, then men try to make physical harm to women by resorting to acts such as acid attack.

How do acid attacks on women show the lack of ethics of Indian society?

• The purpose of acid attack is not to kill the woman, but to physically harm her. Such a society with such incidents neither considered civil nor ethical.
• The woman suffering from acid attack is also discriminated by society. By which women cannot get a job or a better life partner.
• These types of attacks show the patriarchal thinking in the society, where men want to keep women under their control in every way.

Responsibility of government's apathy behind the increasing number of acid attacks:

• Due to government's apathy, acid is available easily for sale in the market. That’s why the Supreme Court has ordered the regulation of acid sale.
• Women suffering from acid attacks need urgent financial help but due to government inaction they cannot get help on time.
• The culprits of acid attack cannot get the punishment even after a very long time, so that they do not get the right lesson for such activities.
• The culprits of acid attack are not punished even after a long time, so that they cannot get the right lesson for such movements and are encouraged and repeatedly.

Remedies to control such incidents:

• Acid sales should be regulated so that it is not easily available.
• The tribunals should be constituted and the National Acid Assault Council should be formed in order to give strict punishment to the culprits of acid attack.
• Women should be provided financial help as soon as possible, and these victims should be provided reservation in government jobs.

Conclusion:

         It can be concluded that increasing acid attacks in the country show lack of ethics in the Indian society and the government's indifference. There is an urgent need for the above steps to be taken for control of these acts.