The Hindu : Militants throw acid at women

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National \| Previous \| Next Militants throw acid at women SRINAGAR, AUG. 9. Militants threw acid on two Muslim women for not wearing veil and putting make-up on their faces. The two were attacked by militants of a less known group Lashker- e-Jabbar at Rangers Stop near Khanyal in downtown Srinagar two days ago. Ms. Gaziyla and Ms. Rubia, teaching in a higher secondary school, were attacked while they were returning home around 8 p.m. after an excursion. Police said the militants used a diluted form of acid and the two women were discharged from hospital after first aid. Two other women faced similar treatment in Kaksarai recently. - PTI Send this article to Friends by E-Mail
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National \| Previous \| Next Militants throw acid at women SRINAGAR, AUG. 9. Militants threw acid on two Muslim women for not wearing veil and putting make-up on their faces. The two were attacked by militants of a less known group Lashker- e-Jabbar at Rangers Stop near Khanyal in downtown Srinagar two days ago. Ms. Gaziyla and Ms. Rubia, teaching in a higher secondary school, were attacked while they were returning home around 8 p.m. after an excursion. Police said the militants used a diluted form of acid and the two women were discharged from hospital after first aid. Two other women faced similar treatment in Kaksarai recently. - PTI Send this article to Friends by E-Mail
Section : National Previous : CPI(M-L) launches 'Remove Vajpayee' campaign Next : A structure of shame: VHP
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