In Udaypur, India, a man was sentenced to death for burning his wife because of her skin color. This was reported by Zamin.uz.
The judge described this crime as one of the most horrific crimes against humanity. In her final days, the deceased Lakshmi informed the police and doctors that her husband constantly insulted her because of her skin color.
In 2017, her husband applied a liquid used as a skin whitening medicine on her and then set her on fire. Lakshmi, who suffered severe burn injuries, died in the hospital.
During the trial, numerous pieces of evidence were presented against the woman's husband. The prosecutor called this verdict historic and emphasized that it should serve as a warning to society.
This verdict once again highlighted the problem of discrimination based on skin color in India. The excessive emphasis on being fair-skinned and the demand for skin whitening products create significant pressure in society.
This situation further exacerbates issues of social inequality and injustice. Therefore, strict measures must be taken against such crimes.
It is important that human rights are respected in society and continuous attention is paid to preventing discrimination.
