Acid Attack Cases per Crore Population

Choropleth map of India by state: Acid Attack Cases per Crore Population. Acid attack cases are concentrated in UP, West Bengal, and Delhi — but many go unreported.
Acid attack cases are concentrated in UP, West Bengal, and Delhi — but many go unreported.
Policy implication
Acid attacks have declined since the Supreme Court restricted acid sales, but enforcement varies by state.
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Source: NCRB (2022). See the methodology for notes and limitations.

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