The Delhi Commission for Women (DCW) on Tuesday took suo motu cognizance of online rape threats to Vamika, daughter of Indian cricketer Virat Kohli..The DCW has written to the Cyber Crime Branch of Delhi Police seeking details of cases registered in light of the threats..A letter to the Delhi Police penned by DCW Chairperson Swati Maliwal stated,"It has been reported that online threats are being given to rape the 9 month old girl child of Virat Kohli since the team's defeat in the recent India Pakistan cricket match. It is learnt that he is also being attacked since he spoke against the incessant trolling of team mate Md. Shami who was targeted for his religion by online trolls.This is a very serious matter and attracts immediate action."The Commission has sought copies of any FIRs filed, details of accused identified, the steps taken by the Delhi Police to arrest the accused and a detailed action taken report in the matter by November 8, 2021..Maliwal also took to Twitter and expressed her displeasure, tweeting:“This is the time to stand behind our team not against them. Even if India lost to Pakistan the players and their families don't deserve hatred! I'm deeply disgusted to note that the 9 month old girl child of Virat Kohli is getting online rape threats! I expect immediate registration of FIR and arrests in the matter. Such people should be taught a lesson!".[Read the letter to Delhi Police]
The Delhi Commission for Women (DCW) on Tuesday took suo motu cognizance of online rape threats to Vamika, daughter of Indian cricketer Virat Kohli..The DCW has written to the Cyber Crime Branch of Delhi Police seeking details of cases registered in light of the threats..A letter to the Delhi Police penned by DCW Chairperson Swati Maliwal stated,"It has been reported that online threats are being given to rape the 9 month old girl child of Virat Kohli since the team's defeat in the recent India Pakistan cricket match. It is learnt that he is also being attacked since he spoke against the incessant trolling of team mate Md. Shami who was targeted for his religion by online trolls.This is a very serious matter and attracts immediate action."The Commission has sought copies of any FIRs filed, details of accused identified, the steps taken by the Delhi Police to arrest the accused and a detailed action taken report in the matter by November 8, 2021..Maliwal also took to Twitter and expressed her displeasure, tweeting:“This is the time to stand behind our team not against them. Even if India lost to Pakistan the players and their families don't deserve hatred! I'm deeply disgusted to note that the 9 month old girl child of Virat Kohli is getting online rape threats! I expect immediate registration of FIR and arrests in the matter. Such people should be taught a lesson!".[Read the letter to Delhi Police]
