Bengaluru, Jul 28 (PTI) The Karnataka State Women’s Commission, in a letter sent on Monday, urged the Bengaluru Police Commissioner to take action against the surge of online abuse directed at women, including former MP and actor Ramya, following "derogatory posts" on social media allegedly made by fans of Kannada actor Darshan.
"There are reports of derogatory messages being posted on social media against former MP and film actress Ramya. This affects the dignity of women, and the State Women’s Commission has taken the matter seriously," the letter said.
A copy of the letter was shared with the media.
The Commission urged Bengaluru Police Commissioner Seemanth Kumar Singh to investigate the matter, take appropriate action against those responsible, and ensure that "the abusive content is removed from social media platforms."
Earlier reports suggested that Ramya (also known as Divya Spandana) was planning to approach the police regarding the alleged harassment. She is said to be compiling the abusive messages to include in her complaint.
On July 27, the actor shared screenshots of some of the posts on Instagram, claiming, "It is because of trolls with a misogynistic mindset that women and young girls are subjected to harassment, rape, and murder."
Ramya has consistently spoken out against the growing trend of online abuse targeting women, often calling out its "violent and toxic nature."
Darshan is currently out on bail in connection with the murder of 33-year-old Renukaswamy, a native of Chitradurga.
Renukaswamy, reportedly a fan of the actor, was allegedly killed for posting derogatory comments about Pavitra Gowda, an associate of the actor.
Darshan's fanbase, which refers to him as D-Boss, is known for "aggressively defending" him on social media.
Meanwhile, State Home Minister G Parameshwara told reporters that the police will take action in accordance with the law.