“Schoolboy Attacked With Acid In Delhi Riots Bounces Back With Our Help”, Sevanyaya, April 1, 2021:
“Rahul was preparing diligently for his Class 10 Board examination last year. His father Vinod Giri had dedicated himself to religious service, doing Jagran (nightlong vigil, song and dance) in temples, while his mother is a housewife.
Staying in a single-room accommodation with his parents in Delhi’s Shiv Vihar Phase-6, Rahul had invested much of his time and energy into his studies.
Delhi at that time was in the grip of deadly riots over the Citizenship Amendment Act. Rahul had gone to buy stationery for the Board examination. It was the first big examination of his life and he was both nervous and excited. However, little did he imagine the fate that was awaiting him on the streets that day.
The hapless teenager unknowingly veered right into the midst of the riot. A bloodthirsty mob threw an acid-like liquid on Rahul. His face immediately started burning. He touched his face and his hands started to burn too…….”
Read the full article at Sewanyaya.in
