Sri Lanka, May 7 -- When Sanjaya Sandaruwan awoke on the morning of October 18, 2010, the world lay before him like an open road, full of promise and possibility. At 27, he was in his youth, employed as a coach at a sports club nestled within a picturesque tourist hotel, and deeply in love. However, the course of his life took a tragic turn in a matter of seconds when he fell victim to a brutal acid attack by those who opposed a romantic relationship in which he was entangled in.

In an instant, his bright future was eclipsed, and he found himself plunged into a world of darkness and despair. The attack left him with severe injuries to his face and blinded him. Sadaruwan has filed a case in court and said that he is still seeking justice....