She was allegedly attacked with acid by her husband a few years ago. Now, her life is a struggle.
Geetha, 33, who was attacked in 2001 in Shimoga, still carries the wounds, both on her body and mind. Her face was completely disfigured in the attack. She lost sight in one of her eyes.
Even after a decade, the culprit has not been punished. After the attack, her siblings also did not lend any help.
Her 13-year-old son Pradeep, who was a class VII student then, had to discontinue education and start working at a provision store. Ostracization forced the victim to change houses frequently.
The case is still pending in high court. "I need Rs 500 for just eye drops every month. I need complicated surgeries for which I don't have money," she says.
"Death is better than this. The culprit has to be given the same punishment. He will understand how it feels to be an acid victim," she says.
The case
It was the second marriage for Geetha as her first husband died at a young age. According to Geetha, her second husband, an employee at taluk office, started harassing her a few years after their marriage. He attacked her with acid saying he did not want any other man to see her face. However, his brother-in law from his first marriage took the responsibility of the attack. Though he was sentenced to 7 years' imprisonment, he came out on bail. Her second husband later approached the high court.
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