Muslim college student burned in acid attack in New York, police seek suspect

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Police in New York are searching for a man suspected of throwing acid on a 21-year-old Muslim college student as she walked into her Long Island home with her mother last month.

from the New York Chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations .

"Ikram immediately felt severe burning pain on her face, neck, and hands and began to scream for help," according to CAIR-NY. The screaming caused the acid to go into Ikram's mouth, preventing her from breathing, according to a GoFundMe set up for the student.Ikram's parents ran to help her, burning their hands and arms in the process, the GoFundMe said. Video of the incident shows the attacker wearing gloves.

The GoFundMe, which has raised more than $340,000, was set up to cover medical bills, according to CAIR-NY. Both Ikram and her mother, a nurse practitioner, are out of work as she recovers.A statement from Hofstra University said the school is"shocked by this horrific attack, and our thoughts are with Nafiah, her family and friends as she focuses on her recovery."

CAIR-NY Legal Director Ahmed Mohamed said: “CAIR-NY is disturbed and shocked at the brutality of this crime, and law enforcement must do everything to apprehend the suspects. Our community deserves safety. Amidst the rising hate crimes engulfing the state, it is important that this acid attack by an unknown individual be investigated as a possible hate crime.

 

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DonaldTrump's monstreous armes will reach far furder into future I'm afraid.....

I am sure he told someone he would do that act🤔 that person must come forward...👏

But NBC will not even report on the Islamic terrorist who rammed his car into five Jewish people on the NY sidewalk yesterday. Why is that not a story?

Why you gotta write that she’s Muslim? Lol you coulda left that out

People evil af smh

WTF is wrong with some people these days

The police Can’t do anything about it!!!! Cause the Media will turn the Story around to make them look Bad!!!!! FUCKING FAKE NEWS!!!!

i really really really hope he’s found fast because he will do it again. what a demon.

Whats going on in America? For real this aint normal anymore...

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