Overview

• Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri and his daughter were subjected to abusive trolling and doxxing after announcing the May 10 India-Pakistan ceasefire.
• Misri’s social media account was locked after his daughter’s personal information, including her phone number, was published online.
• Other peace advocates, including Himanshi Narwal and Shaila Negi, also faced vitriolic online attacks for promoting dialogue and reconciliation.
• Civil service associations and opposition leaders condemned the harassment, but the Indian government has yet to officially respond.
• The ongoing abuse highlights the growing misuse of social media for hate speech and misinformation, sparking calls for stricter regulation and accountability from tech platforms.