Strong response to privacy breach and abuse amid India-Pakistan ceasefire development
New Delhi, May 12 – The National Commission for Women (NCW) has issued a stern condemnation of the online harassment targeting Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri and his family, particularly his daughter, following the recent ceasefire understanding between India and Pakistan announced on May 10.In a statement, NCW Chairperson Vijaya Rahatkar denounced the online abuse as “grossly irresponsible” and a “serious breach of privacy,” pointing to the circulation of Misri’s daughter’s personal contact information on social media. Rahatkar emphasized that such actions violate individual privacy and put lives at risk.
“Personal attacks on family members of senior civil servants like Mr. Misri are unacceptable and morally indefensible,” said Rahatkar, urging the public to act with dignity and restraint, both online and offline. “Let us choose dignity and responsible conduct,” she appealed.
The wave of vitriol surfaced after the announcement of the cessation of hostilities between India and Pakistan, with some users targeting Misri’s family on social media platforms.
The NCW's condemnation was echoed by support from prominent figures, including veteran diplomat Nirupama Menon Rao and political leaders Asaduddin Owaisi and Akhilesh Yadav.
Rao, expressing her outrage on X, posted:
The NCW’s intervention marks a strong institutional rebuke against the rising trend of online abuse directed at public officials and their families, underscoring the need for stricter digital ethics and greater accountability in the digital space.
