Agra: Swift and effective response by law enforcement not only has the potential to thwart planned criminal activities but also serve as a deterrent to criminals.

A recent incident in Agra highlighted this as ACP Sadar, Sukanya Sharma, intervened to prevent a young girl in the Sadar area from becoming a victim of an acid attack.

The Civil Society group of Agra commended ACP Dr Sukanya Sharma for her timely and decisive actions, hailing them as exemplary. Members of the civil society, including Shiromani Singh, Anil Sharma, Aslam Salimi, and Kanti Negi, gathered at the ACP office on Saudagar Lane to honour her efforts. Representatives from 'Sheroes Hangout,' a space run by acid attack survivors, namely Rukaiya and Dolly, were also acknowledged for their contributions. Speakers at the event emphasized how the collective activism led to the prevention of a heinous acid attack, sparing a young girl from a lifetime of suffering.

Rukaiya from Sheroes Hangout specifically praised ACP Dr Sukanya Sharma's prompt intervention, recounting her harrowing experience and echoing the sentiment that timely action can be life-saving in such critical situations.

ACP Dr Sharma outlined the details surrounding a recent incident, highlighting it as a pioneering case where law enforcement acted swiftly to prevent an acid attack. It was revealed that the perpetrator had openly shared his malicious intentions on social media, both in written form and through video communication, signalling a deliberate assault. The culprit, with a previous criminal record and a recent release from prison, enticed an accomplice to execute the heinous act. Investigations revealed a personal vendetta against the victim's younger sister, stemming from past criminal encounters that soured their relationship and led to the planned attack as retribution.