Attitude, not attire responsible for crime against women: Laxmi

INDORE: "Girls, who have faced acid attacks must be called acid attack survivors or acid attack fighters, and not victims. Rehabilitation centres should train these survivors to develop skills through which they can make a living for themselves, and not just turn into their permanent residences. Acid attack victims must also get married and live with their families without any shame or guilt." These were the words of acid attack survivor Laxmi, who was hounoured by US first lady Michelle Obama with the prestigious International Women of Courage award earlier this year.
She is in city to attend the flag hoisting ceremony to be organized at Regal crossing by Apna group as a special guest. While addressing the press on Wednesday, she spoke openly about the challenges faced by acid attack survivors and the flaws in Indian system.
Laxmi said crimes against women take place due to people's attitude towards women in society.
"To prevent such crimes, all parents need to teach their children to treat women well. One should not blame clothes of a girl for such crime, but fault lies in the eyes of those who say that dressing sense of a girl provokes crime," Laxmi added.
"Every year, we invite personalities, who send a positive and strong message to the society. This year we have invited Laxmi, as her efforts to fight acid attacks are appreciable," Prakash Rathore, president of Apna Group, Tiranga Abhiyan Committee said.