‘I apologised, threats did not stop’: after Jantar Mantar protest, women face doxxing, calls to 'teach them a lesson'
The article details the severe online harassment, doxxing, and threats, including rape and death threats, faced by women who participated in a protest at Jantar Mantar. It highlights instances of personal information being circulated, calls for "teaching them a lesson" by social media accounts, and the filing of FIRs under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita. The victims describe a coordinated campaign of abuse, loss of clients, and the distinction between the Rapid Action Force (RAF) and the Army, raising concerns about freedom of expression, online safety, and the disproportionate reaction to online content.
The article details the severe online harassment, doxxing, and threats, including rape and death threats, faced by women who participated in a protest at Jantar Mantar. It highlights instances of personal information being circulated, calls for "teaching them a lesson" by social media accounts, and the filing of FIRs under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita. The victims describe a coordinated campaign of abuse, loss of clients, and the distinction between the Rapid Action Force (RAF) and the Army, raising concerns about freedom of expression, online safety, and the disproportionate reaction to online content.
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