Nepal, Sept. 25 -- She competed for Miss Nepal 2018. She worked as a model for a number of beauty and accessory products, and she was doing well. Shikshya Sangroula wanted to excel in studies as well.

While all this was going on, Sangroula was fighting her own battles.

Someone she had known for years had threatened to throw acid on her face; 'anytime, anywhere'. He threatened to break her legs and arms. She felt unsafe in her own apartment.

He confessed his love for her. His messages with different IDs flooded her instagram and facebook posts, making it impossible to hide things from others. Friends told Sangroula that it was her 'mistake to trust him', and some suggested that she talk to his parents.

The young girl, 22, could not han...