Two males have been arrested in Bengaluru for allegedly posting obscene messages and issuing rape and demise threats to former Mandya MP and actor Ramya, also called Divya Spandana.
The arrests observe a proper criticism Ramya lodged with Bengaluru Police Commissioner Seemant Kumar Singh on July 28. The criticism detailed abuse from 43 social media accounts, which focused her with specific threats.
In response to the police, the net harassment started after Ramya posted a information report on July 24 concerning the Supreme Courtroom proceedings within the Renukaswamy homicide case.
In her publish, she referred to as for justice for the sufferer’s household. Kannada actor Darshan is a primary accused within the case, as reported by PTI.
At a press convention on Saturday, Commissioner Singh confirmed the arrests and acknowledged: “Eleven extra folks have been recognized for his or her direct involvement in posting abusive content material on-line and will likely be arrested quickly.”
He defined {that a} joint investigation by the Central Crime Department (CCB) and the police’s social media monitoring group had verified 13 accounts linked to the threats. “CCB and cybercrime police are actively engaged on the case,” he added.
Singh famous that the 2 arrested people are residents of neighbouring districts. When questioned about whether or not the suspects have been followers of actor Darshan, he replied that the matter was nonetheless underneath investigation.
The arrests mark a major step in addressing the rising abuse confronted by public figures on-line. Authorities proceed to hint the remaining people concerned, signalling a crackdown on cyber harassment and threats.
Who’s Ramya?
Divya Spandana, popularly recognized by her display screen title Ramya, is an acclaimed Indian actress, movie producer, and politician. She has represented Mandya, Karnataka, as a Member of Parliament within the Lok Sabha.
Ramya is finest recognized for her work in Kannada cinema, although her profession additionally contains roles in Tamil and Telugu movies. Through the years, she has earned essential acclaim and a powerful fan following, together with prestigious honours equivalent to two Filmfare Awards, the Udaya Award, and a Karnataka State Movie Award for her performances.
Most lately, she appeared in a cameo function within the Kannada movie Hostel Hudugaru Bekagiddare
