
Two years since acid attack, case yet to see light of day
The Hindu
Vakil Ahmed lost his eyesight in the incident during northeast Delhi riots; his ordeal continues as he is still fighting a case for a separate FIR
On the night of February 25, 2020, Vakil Ahmed, a Shiv Vihar resident, lost both his eyes in an acid attack allegedly carried out by armed assailants during the north-east Delhi riots.
Two years and four surgeries later, Mr. Ahmed, who owns a ration store, says the incident has turned his world upside down, restricting his movement within the four walls of his house and crippling his family financially.
“I can never forget that dreadful day… It ruined my life. Now all I do is apply eye drops six times a day and stay put in a corner... I always need assistance moving around,” Mr. Ahmed, 52, told The Hindu .

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