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New Indian Express
2 hours ago
- New Indian Express
Renukaswamy murder case: Ramya seeks action after Darshan fans abuse her
BENGALURU: Former MP and actress Ramya on Monday sought action against fans of actor Darshan Thoogudeepa for sending 'scandalous, ghastly, offensive, obnoxious and vulgar' messages to her on Instagram from various accounts. She submitted a petition to Bengaluru Police Commissioner Seemant Kumar Singh, while the Karnataka State Commission for Women (KSCW) also wrote to the police commissioner, directing him to act against those posting derogatory messages to Ramya on social media. The Film Industry for Rights and Equality (FIRE) and several other organisations, besides many actors, extended their support to Ramya. The actress has compiled details of 43 accounts, from which miscreants have given her rape and death threats. A few accounts are also in the name of women. The actress was targeted after she shared an article about Supreme Court proceedings in the bail hearing of actor Darshan and others, who are the accused in the murder of Renukaswamy. Ramya had stated that Renukaswamy's family should get justice. The Central division CEN police registered an FIR against all the 43 accounts mentioned in Ramya's complaint. The case has been registered under Sec 66 and 67 of IT Act and 351(2), 351(3), 352, 75(1)(4), and 79 of BNS. Ramya had given the IDs of all the 43 accounts and one of the accused has been identified as Pramod Gowda.
The Hindu
20 hours ago
- The Hindu
Karnataka State Women's Commission demands action against online trolling of former MP Ramya
The Karnataka State Commission for Women (KSCW) took cognisance of the recent online abuse directed at actor and former MP Ramya and wrote to the Police Commissioner to take appropriate action, on Monday (July 28, 2025). '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. Thank you for your support! — Ramya/Divya Spandana (@divyaspandana) July 28, 2025 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.
Time of India
20 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Ramya files complaint against actor Darshan's fans, trolls after receiving rape and death threats: 'They're getting away with it'
TRIGGER WARNING: The article contains references to rape threats, murder allegations, and online trolling. Actress has filed a formal police complaint after getting harassed on social media by fans of actor , who is also an accused in a murder case. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The latter's fans have been involved in online trolling previously as well. However, this time, the actress is determined to fight it out against such "pathetic" behaviour. Ramya stated that she fixed a meeting with the Bengaluru commissioner, and her lawyers are collecting all the data for the complaint. Ramya says, 'Abusing women has become the norm' In an interview with India Today, the actress opened up about the harassment, calling the behaviour of online trolls "pathetic." She further expressed, "It's also very sad because abusing women has become the norm, and they're getting away with it." The actress added that trolls often go for character assassination to silence the women speaking out against them and other issues. The actress further shared that such incidents impact women's self-respect and credibility. Ramya calls out Darshan fans Actor Darshan has been accused of killing a person named Renukaswamy, a native of Chitradurga, who allegedly sent derogatory messages to his associate, . Ramya recalled one comment that said that she should have been murdered instead of Renukaswamy. The actress revealed that the trolls issued death and rape threats on social media. She said, "I realised that there is no difference between what Renukaswamy did and what his fans are doing." Ramya remarked how the trolls don't care about whom they are talking about and even drag families and children into it. On the other hand, the actress expressed that she is surprised with the support she has received on social media after speaking out. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Other details on the matter Meanwhile, the State Women's Commission sent a letter to the Bengaluru commission about Ramya's case. It has urged the cops to investigate the matter. Ramya has also shared the screenshots of the comments and messages she received on Instagram stories. Earlier, the Supreme Court reprimanded the Karnataka High Court for granting bail to Darshan and the others accused in the Renukaswamy case. The apex court has labelled it as "troubling." DISCLAIMER: If you or someone you know is struggling with abuse, please seek help. Numerous helplines and support resources are available.
Hindustan Times
21 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Ramya gets death and rape threats, to file police complaint against Darshan fans: ‘Abusing women has become the norm'
Actor Ramya is determined to file a police complaint after she received social media harassment from fans of murder-accused actor Darshan. The actor shared the complaint on her X account and also spoke about receiving death and rape threats from Darshan's fans in an interaction with India Today. Ramya has issued a statement against fans of Darshan and filed a police complaint. 'Abusing women has become the norm' Opening up about facing abuse online, Ramya said, 'It's pathetic, and it's also very sad because abusing women has become the norm, and they're getting away with it. So the first thing they do is when women speak up is try to assassinate her character.' The comments were made by fans of the actor Darshan, in connection with the murder of 33-year-old Renukaswamy. He is currently out on bail, which was granted by the Karnataka High Court. Darshan, along with actress Pavithra Gowda and several others, is accused of abducting and killing 33-year-old Renukaswamy, a fan who allegedly sent obscene messages to Pavithra. 'No difference between what Renukaswamy did and what his fans are doing' During the interaction, Ramya went on to recall some of the comments, and added, 'Instead of Renukaswamy you should have been murdered. They issued rape and death threats. And the usual cuss words. I realised that there is no difference between what Renukaswamy did and what his fans are doing. They are dragging their family and the little kids.' She took to her Instagram Stories to share screenshots of comments and abusive messages made at her from several accounts. She also posted a letter by the Karnataka State Women's Commission to the Bengaluru Commission regarding the matter. "We request you to investigate the matter as per law, immediately stop the circulation of such defamatory content on social media, and take necessary action against those involved," read an excerpt from the letter. Meanwhile, last week, the Supreme Court said the manner in which the Karnataka High Court granted bail to Darshan and others in the Renukawamy murder case was 'troubling'.
Indian Express
21 hours ago
- Politics
- Indian Express
Murder, rape threats: Karnataka Women's Commission seeks action against Darshan fans for abusing actor-turned-politician Ramya
The Karnataka State Commission for Women (KSCW) Monday wrote to the Bengaluru city police seeking action against those posting derogatory comments against actor-turned-politician Ramya over her post on the Renukaswamy murder case, in which popular Kannada actor Darshan Thoogudeepa is an accused. In a letter to Bengaluru city police commissioner, KSCW chairperson Dr Nagalakshmi Chowdhary said, 'This is affecting the dignity of women. The State Women's Commission has taken the issue seriously.' The Commission has also demanded that the police ensure that such abusive messages aimed at Ramya are stopped at the earliest. The actor is also expected to file a police complaint later in the day. Ramya, the former MP of Mandya, came under attack from alleged fans of Thoogudeepa after she hailed the Supreme Court, which pulled the Karnataka High Court last week over the granting of bail to the actor in the Renukaswamy murder case. Ramya had posted on X Thursday, 'SC is a ray of hope for the common people of India – justice for the family of Renukaswamy.' Responding to the trolling and abusive messages, Ramya had Sunday posted on Instagram, 'To all the DBoss fans – Welcome to my Instagram. Your comments are proof why Renukaswamy's family needs justice!' Some fan accounts of Ramya had also shared the abusive messages sent to her on X and Instagram, with some texts suggesting that she should be killed for her comments following the Supreme Court order. Rape threats were also issued against the actor. Ramya had faced a similar attack after posting a social media message following his arrest last year. Then, she had posted that no one was above the law, and no one should take the law into their hands. Renukaswamy was allegedly murdered for sending abusive messages to Thoogudeepa's friend and fellow actor Pavithra Gowda. Thoogudeepa was granted bail in December last year, which was challenged in the Supreme Court.
