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Noida woman’s FIR for ‘abusive’ posts against PM Modi transferred to Delhi police
Noida woman’s FIR for ‘abusive’ posts against PM Modi transferred to Delhi police
A case registered against Noida resident Ruchika Singh for allegedly using abusive language against Prime Minister Narendra Modi in social media posts has been transferred to Delhi Police's Parliament Street station. Deputy…
The Story in Brief
A case registered against Noida resident Ruchika Singh for allegedly using abusive language against Prime Minister Narendra Modi in social media posts has been transferred to Delhi Police's Parliament Street station. Deputy Commissioner of Police (New Delhi) Sachin Sharma confirmed on Friday that the transfer had occurred but said the case had not yet been handed over as of evening.
The FIR was originally filed at Noida's Expressway police station on a complaint by Ghaziabad resident Smriti Singh under sections 352 (intentional insult to provoke breach of peace), 353(1) (statements conducive to public mischief), and 356(1) (defamation) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita. The development comes amid reports of online harassment, including doxxing and threats, targeting women who participated in protests at Jantar Mantar, with a BJP social media co-convener and others sharing videos and personal details of demonstrators.
The Indian Opinion
The selective outrage over a 25-year-old's social media posts while ignoring the vile doxxing and threats against women protesters reveals a dangerous double standard. Instead of debating whether her language was offensive, we should ask why the state machinery is being used to silence dissent when actual harassment of women online remains unaddressed. The real test is whether the Delhi Police will equally pursue those sharing private details and issuing death threats, or if this case is merely about making an example of one critical voice.
Source: thehindu.com
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