Ramya files complaint against actor Darshan's fans, trolls after receiving rape and death threats: 'They're getting away with it'

Time of India

a day ago

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.
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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.
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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."
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