Living in a third world country, women are dealt to be a victim of horrendous crimes and bizarre norms of the society. Acid throwing, honor killing, marriage to the Quran, Karo Kari, Watta Satta, child marriage etc, are only a few to name of the gruesome social crimes.
In contrast to the Western civilization, depicting liberal societies, and progressive norms that equal to men and women alike, it is hard to even think of such victimization.
However, in a recent incident in London reported on Twitter by an Asian girl named Resh, is something unexpected, gruesome and enough evidence to have us realize that the world is much alike. It is to show us that the so-called Western liberal society has visible signs of intolerance, brutality, and racial tensions simmering under the facade of modernity and progressiveness.
This is how Resh defines her worst nightmare, playing out in reality on the night of her 21st Birthday:
A thread about my 21st birthday.
— Resh (@ReshKay_) June 24, 2017
With plans to visit a spa and eat a nice meal in the city, having just got back from my exchange year in Cyprus, I got a train to London.
— Resh (@ReshKay_) June 24, 2017
On my actual birthday, my cousin and I went for a drive in the morning, blasting music and chilling like cousins do, hyping it as I WAS 21????????
— Resh (@ReshKay_) June 24, 2017
Long story short, whilst at the lights, a man threw acid through my window and then went round to his and threw more.
— Resh (@ReshKay_) June 24, 2017
The pain was excruciating I was struggling to close the window. My cousin struggled to get us away. I saw my clothes burn away infront of me
— Resh (@ReshKay_) June 24, 2017
He put his foot down as we were coming onto a dual carriage way but the pain took over and we crashed.
— Resh (@ReshKay_) June 24, 2017
We stripped off in the middle of the road, running around screaming and begging for water. We did this for 45 minutes. No ambulance came.
— Resh (@ReshKay_) June 24, 2017
Someone drove my naked cousin and me to the local hospital, and we were seen to. We have since been transferred to a specialist unit.
— Resh (@ReshKay_) June 24, 2017
In terms of treatment: I have had a skin graph, they are waiting on what my face will actually look like. And I have burns across my body
— Resh (@ReshKay_) June 24, 2017
My cousin was put into a coma as his burns were worst. He was been woken up and I’m waiting to be told I’m no longer bed bound to visit him.
— Resh (@ReshKay_) June 24, 2017
Now, I understand people reading this will apologise, and I appreciate it, but all I ask if you pray for me and him.
— Resh (@ReshKay_) June 24, 2017
Now, I understand people reading this will apologise, and I appreciate it, but all I ask if you pray for me and him.
— Resh (@ReshKay_) June 24, 2017
I know a lot of people are confused & want to know what’s happened, yet I can’t reply to everyone, plus I am waiting for my sight to recover
— Resh (@ReshKay_) June 24, 2017
I just have so many questions. Why did the ambulance take too long? Why did he do this? Why haven’t the police took a statement?
— Resh (@ReshKay_) June 24, 2017
Why is this not in the news? Why haven’t they found him? Plenty of witnesses, who know him. With a very distinct facial tattoo I described
— Resh (@ReshKay_) June 24, 2017
I’m devastated. I keep wondering if my life will ever be the same. Acid attacks in the UK are unheard of for me.
— Resh (@ReshKay_) June 24, 2017
My 21st birthday. My glow up complete. Just got back to the country. And now I’ll probably never look the same.
— Resh (@ReshKay_) June 24, 2017
I am so grateful to everyone that has prayed for me. I feel as though I’m blessed to have my limbs and senses. But I loved my face and body.
— Resh (@ReshKay_) June 24, 2017
I just want this guy caught. I keep asking myself why he hasn’t. Keep wondering why this is taking so long. Have they forgotten about us?
— Resh (@ReshKay_) June 24, 2017
Me and my cousin just hours before the attack. (Cropped the rest of my family out) pic.twitter.com/dWGTuwTc4t
— Resh (@ReshKay_) June 24, 2017
Is this the liberality and peaceful society that the West seem to portray while highlighting the third world countries and their lifestyle? This, in fact, is the actual heartbreaking story of a liberal society which we all try to emulate?
Is this the police and law that we want and praise day and night, hoping to incorporate our skills into theirs? Where is the public support from the society or the community for this girl, to condemn such a ruthless incident?
We need answers. And that too, very fast!
