Karnataka State Women's Commission demands action against online trolling of former MP Ramya
'There are reports that defamatory messages are being directed at actor and former Member of Parliament (MP) Ramya on social media. This is causing damage to the reputation of the woman and the Commission has taken up the issue seriously. Hence, please investigate the matter and take measures to stop the defamatory messages and take appropriate action against those involved,' Nagalakshmi Choudhary, Chairperson of KSCW in her letter to the Police Commissioner.
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The actress alleged that she was receiving abusive messages and threats from fans of Kannada actor, Darshan Thoogudeepa. Ms. Ramya had recently shared an article about Supreme Court proceedings in the matter of Renukaswamy, a native of Chitradurga and had demanded 'justice for the family of Renukaswamy'. Mr. Thoogudeepa is one of the accused in the murder case of Renukaswamy.
Meanwhile, Film Industry for Rights and Equality (FIRE), a non-profit organisation tackling sexual harassment in the Kannada Film Industry, wrote to Home Minister G. Parameshwara demanding action against those who are trolling and abusing Ms. Ramya online.
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