Gang-rape survivor attacked with acid in India

    A gang-rape and acid attack survivor has again been attacked with acid in Lucknow, in the fifth attack on the woman.

    She was rushed to a hospital where her condition was stated to be stable.

    Police said she sustained burn injuries on her face and neck and that an investigation is underway.

    On 23 March the woman was allegedly forced to drink acid by two men on board a train.

    The 45-year-old gave a written complaint to the government railway police, as she could not speak.

    It is reported that two men allegedly raped and attacked her with acid over a property dispute in her home at Unchahar in 2009.

    The woman works with Sheroes Hangout Cafe, an outlet run by acid attack survivors in Lucknow.

    Police sources added that in 2012, the woman was attacked with a knife, and in 2013 she was attacked with acid.

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