Acid attack victim flown to Russia
The government assured that it will bear all expenses on her treatment in Russia.
External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj tweeted: "The acid victim has been flown to Moscow. Our Ambassador has met mother of the victim."
"We have assured her that India will bear all expenses on her treatment in Russia. Chief Minister UP has announced Rs.5 Lakhs towards this," she said.
The 23-year-old woman, who is from Moscow, was staying as a paying guest at the home of her attacker.
The man threw acid on the woman after an argument. The two had recently travelled together to Ladakh.
The accused has been arrested.
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