Cyber Police Investigate Online Harassment of Mumbai Model Following Protest Intervention
Rhiya Ahir has formally requested a police investigation into a wave of digital threats and targeted trolling. The backlash follows her recent physical intervention to prevent a police vehicle from departing with detained protesters.
Cyber Cell Intervention Requested Over Digital Threats
Mumbai-based model Rhiya Ahir has escalated her grievances to the local cyber police division, filing an official complaint regarding sustained online abuse. Ahir reports that she has become the target of violent threats and coordinated trolling campaigns following her recent involvement in a high-profile public demonstration.
The Incident at the Heart of the Backlash
The harassment stems from a documented act of civil defiance where Ahir physically obstructed a law enforcement vehicle. During the confrontation, she positioned herself to block a police van, an attempt to prevent officers from transporting detained activists away from the protest site. The visual record of this encounter widely circulated on social media, acting as the catalyst for the subsequent digital hostility.
Scope of the Complaint
Authorities are now reviewing the nature of the communications sent to Ahir. The investigation will focus on identifying the sources of the intimidation and determining if the messages constitute criminal harassment under existing digital safety statutes.
Source: NDTV — Top Stories
