The operation has been filmed and shows actors in various guises procuring acid. The participants took on the role of plumbers, businessmen, a student, a housewife and even a drunkard and a street goon.
The video starts with Padukone delivering an intense message on the growing number of acid attacks. “Agar koi aapko propose karey aur aap mana karde, kisikey pareshan karney pe awaaz uthaye, yah apne haq k liye larey... aur aap pein koi acide phek dey (If someone proposes to you and you say no, raise your voice when someone harasses you, or if you fight for your rights and someone throws acid on your face),” the starlet says.
She goes on to point out that a major reason for acid attacks is the ease with which it can be purchased." Agar ye bikta nahi toh phikta nahi (It wouldn’t get thrown if it wasn't being sold)," Padukone adds in the video.
Towards the end, the entire crew manages to procure 24 bottles of acid, to Padukone's bafflement.
Although there is a ruling called the the Poison Act 1919 in India, under which there are certain restrictions over the purchase and sale of acid, implementation is rather lax.
As shown in the video, only one shopkeeper asked for ID from the customer. As per Indian law, the buyer needs to be 18 or above and provide a photo ID in order to procure the substance. Meanwhile the seller needs to have a license and is obligated to submit a routine report to the police on the amount acid sold.
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