25/01/2026
In Sri Ganganagar on January 19, 2026, a 14-year-old schoolgirl faced an acid attack while walking to class, after rejecting advances from 19-year-old photographer Omprakash Jani - met earlier at a wedding. Disguised for the assault, he was caught on CCTV. Police offered a Rs 25,000 reward, arrested him swiftly, and paraded him publicly. Injuries remained minor, yet the incident reveals the alarming persistence of gender-based violence triggered by rejection in India. Does rejection justify such brutality, or does it expose deeper societal issues like toxic masculinity, inadequate safety measures for girls, and the need for stronger deterrence - what's the real fix? Share your thoughts in the comments below.
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