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Bengaluru Police Arrest Two in Rape and Death Threats Against Ramya as 11 More Identified

Authorities traced 13 abusive accounts linked to misogynistic threats following her Supreme Court commentary, with the remaining perpetrators set to be arrested soon.

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Two held in Bengaluru for obscene messages, rape and death threats to actor and former MP Ramya.
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Overview

  • Ramya filed a formal complaint on July 28 after she received rape and death threats following her July 24 post about Supreme Court proceedings in the Renukaswamy murder case.
  • The Central Crime Branch Cyber Crime Wing verified 13 abusive social media accounts and arrested two men, Obanna and Gangadhar, on August 2 for posting vulgar and threatening messages.
  • Police Commissioner Seemanth Kumar Singh said 11 additional suspects have been identified and will be arrested soon.
  • The threats prompted calls from the Karnataka State Women’s Commission and the Film Industry for Rights and Equality for stronger action against misogynistic online harassment.
  • Authorities continue to monitor social media and pursue legal proceedings under relevant IT and criminal statutes to hold perpetrators accountable.