Cousins call for controls on acid sale after horrifying attack

• Eastern Eye Staff
• 05 July, 2017

By: Eastern Eye Staff

By Reena Kumar A YOUNG woman who was left with horrifying acid burns following an unprovoked attack on her 21st birthday last month has said that measures need to be taken to ensure further assaults are prevented. Resham Khan (right), an aspiring model, and her cousin Jameel Muhktar suffered severe injuries to their face and body after acid was thrown at them through the window of their stationary car on June 21. Muhktar had to be placed into an induced coma and both cousins suffered life-changing injuries; they remain in hospital a fortnight after the attack. The police are treating…

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