 Causes of such marriages include the view that girls are a burden for their parents, and the fear of girls losing their chastity before marriage.Acid throwing, also called an "acid attack", a "vitriol attack" or "vitriolage", is a form of violent assault used against women in India.Acid throwing is the act of throwing acid or an alternative corrosive substance onto a person's body "with the intention to disfigure, maim, torture, or kill."