Srinagar, Feb 03: Condemning the acid attack on a girl in Srinagar, Apni Party President Syed Mohammad Altaf Bukhari on Wednesday offered to bear all the medical expenses to the victim.

Bukhari along with scores of his party leaders visited SMHS hospital where he expressed solidarity with the acid attack victim who was targeted days ago in Srinagar.

Bukhari met the family members of the victim and assured all possible help including financial support for advanced medical treatment across the country.

Speaking to media persons here, he  said that “We are here to express our solidarity and uncompromising support with the family.”

Emphasizing on the need of educating the members of civil society in protecting the interests of women, he said that “It’s our collective social responsibility to ensure that the rehabilitation of the victim is not stigmatized and we all play a role in our capacities.”

Bukhari appreciated the role of administration and the Police Department for providing the costly medicine to the victim as required and in apprehending the culprits within the shortest time.

Demanding stern action against the perpetrators of this heinous crime, Bukhari said that the Party will provide expert legal services to the family to ensure that justice is meted out to the victim.

Praying for the swift and complete recovery of the victim, he expressed hope that with the prayers of the well wishes and the medical treatment of the local doctors, the victim will recover soon.

Meanwhile, the Party leadership also expressed gratitude to the Srinagar Police for acting swiftly and arresting the assailants, while demanding an effective and strong legal recourse against those involved.