A Syrian refugee, Rafat, and his 11-month-old son were targeted in West Delhi’s Vikaspuri town, where residents allegedly splashed them with a corrosive substance. The incident occurred on September 30, outside the office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), where Rafat and his family have been living.
Rafat described the attack, stating he saw the assailants approaching with a canister and tried to flee but was doused with the liquid, causing immediate burning sensations. The child suffered 10 percent burns near his eyes, shoulder, and chest, while Rafat experienced burns on his neck and back.
[news_related_post]One suspect, Rakesh Kumar, 40, has been arrested and booked under sections related to causing voluntary hurt and throwing acid. Local NGOs have offered support to the family, emphasizing the need to protect refugees’ rights under Indian law.
