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New Indian Express
19 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.
New Indian Express
19 hours ago
- Entertainment
- New Indian Express
Karnataka Women's Commission takes suo motu note of online abuse against Ramya, directs police action
BENGALURU: Taking up a suo motu case in connection with the abusive messages allegedly sent by actor Darshan's fans to actress Ramya, the Karnataka State Commission for Women (KSCW) on Monday wrote to Bengaluru City Police Commissioner Seemant Kumar Singh, directing him to take action against those posting derogatory messages against the former MP. KSCW Chairperson Dr Nagalakshmi Choudhary urged the commissioner to get all abusive content directed at Ramya removed from social media. 'The commission has taken up a suo motu case. Stringent action will be taken against those posting derogatory messages about women on social media... such miscreants can be imprisoned for three to seven years... Darshan's fans are making dirty comments and a person identified as Somu Nayaka even filed a complaint with the commission, but we have not registered the case because Ramya is a celebrity. The jurisdictional police and CEN police have been instructed to look into the matter,' she told media. Meanwhile, Film Industry for Rights and Equality (FIRE) has extended support to Ramya by writing to Home Minister G Parameshwara, demanding action against the vulgar social media abuse. 'FIRE stands in solidarity with actor Ramya in her fight against the misogynistic and obscene trolling on social media. Freedom of expression and the press, as enshrined in Article 19 of the Indian Constitution, is the cornerstone of our democracy. While healthy debate and differing opinions are vital in a democratic society, such discourse must be conducted with civility and respect,' the letter stated. 'The targeted, hateful online harassment of Ramya is a direct violation of these democratic principles and reflects a disturbing pattern of online misogyny... FIRE strongly urges the Karnataka Home ministry and cybercrime authorities to take immediate and appropriate action,' the forum demanded. Several actors have also come out in support of Ramya. Actor Pratham alleged he was threatened at knife-point by Darshan's fans near a temple in Doddaballapura recently, and he informed the Bengaluru Rural SP. 'I saw Rakshak Bullet (Kannada Bigg Boss contestant) and went to greet him. Miscreants sitting near Rakshak started abusing me for talking about Darshan. They pulled out a knife and tried to stab me. I respect Darshan. I want him to advise his fans to stop targeting upcoming actors. Those who handle his fan pages should be dealt with by police,' he added.
The Hindu
2 days 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.
Indian Express
2 days 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.
Time of India
20-07-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Karnataka govt forms special investigation team for Dharmasthala mass burial case
Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah (File photo) MANGALURU: The Karnataka govt has ordered the transfer of the case pertaining to the Dharmasthala Burial allegations to the Special Investigation Team . Dakshina Kannada SP Dr Arun K stated that the SIT will take over the case soon. As per an order dated July 19, the SIT will be headed by the DGP of the internal security division, Pronab Mohanty. The SIT will also include IPS officers M N Anucheth, Soumyalatha, and Jitendra Kumar Dayama as its members. S Ambika, Under Secretary to the Govt, Home Department, has stated that the govt has ordered the formation of an SIT to conduct a comprehensive probe into case Number 39/2025 registered at Dharmasthala Police Station under Section 211(a) of the BNS. The Chairperson of the Karnataka State Commission for Women, in a letter dated July 14, mentioned an individual who gave his statement before the court, claiming to have buried hundreds of dead bodies in the Dharmasthala region. The Commission has taken the news reports of finding a human skull and the statement of a family member of a missing medical student seriously. The news reports and the statement from the person who claimed to have buried dead bodies mentioned serious forms of abuse, murders, rapes, unnatural deaths, and missing cases of several women and girl students. Hence, the Commission has sought the formation of an SIT to conduct a comprehensive and unbiased probe under the leadership of senior police officers in connection with the missing cases of women and girl students, unnatural deaths, murders, and rapes reported in the last 20 years, reads the order. The govt has decided that forming an SIT is appropriate to conduct a comprehensive probe into all aspects mentioned by the Chairperson of the Karnataka State Commission for Women in the letter and also the case registered at Dharmasthala Police Station. Besides this, all criminal cases reported or likely to be reported in all police stations across the state shall be transferred to the SIT. Further, the SIT shall use the available resources at the Dakshina Kannada District Police office. The progress in the investigation should be updated to the DG & IGP on a real-time basis. The SIT must submit a comprehensive investigation report to the govt through the DG & IGP, the Under Secretary stated.
