Laxami Argawal: Acid Attack Survivor

Most acid attack victims know their assailants — they're men they've dated, lived with, married, or even rejected. That's the case with Laxmi Agarwal — who's now using her experience to get acid banned in India.

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March 31, 2019 8:01 PM

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