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In many cases, survivors of domestic abuse who are in employment may not have access to their income because perpetrators may take control of their finances.

He lost around 40% of his blood and had emergency surgery, with the perpetrator later declared mentally unfit to stand trial.

More significantly, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has vowed a "strong response," pledging action not just against the perpetrators but also the masterminds behind the "nefarious acts" on Indian soil.

Some experts have raised concerns that such an approach could amount to a breach of perpetrators' human rights.

In a statement, the Indian government said "the perpetrators of the attack will be brought to justice and their sponsors held to account".