In a disturbing case that sheds light on the growing menace of online abuse, a woman from Prayagraj has formally lodged an FIR against a youth from Ayodhya, accusing him of issuing repeated death threats to her and her family, along with engaging in systematic cyber harassment.
The complaint, registered at Dhoomangunj police station, identifies the accused as Rupesh Singh, a resident of Janwora in Ayodhya.
According to the victim, Rupesh has been tormenting her for several months by making calls from multiple phone numbers and threatening to “wipe out” her family completely.
The harassment, however, was not limited to phone calls. The woman alleges that Rupesh created a fake social media account in her name and circulated objectionable and defamatory photographs, intending to tarnish her reputation.
She further revealed that Rupesh frequently contacted her husband, threatening him to separate from her, while continuing to terrorize the family with threats of dire consequences.
What has added to the woman’s trauma is the lack of timely redressal. She claims that despite having filed a complaint with the cybercrime cell almost four months ago, no concrete action was taken, allowing the harassment to persist and intensify.
Confirming the latest developments, Dhoomangunj Police Station in-charge Amarnath Rai stated that a named FIR has now been lodged against Rupesh Singh and that an investigation has been initiated. He assured that appropriate legal action will soon follow.
A Larger Pattern of Concern
This case is not an isolated incident. Uttar Pradesh, like several other Indian states, has witnessed a sharp rise in cyber harassment cases, particularly targeting women.
According to NCRB data and recent state-level reports, thousands of complaints related to morphing images, fake social media profiles, online stalking, and threats of violence are filed each year, with many victims expressing frustration at delayed investigations and inadequate cyber policing infrastructure.
Experts note that the anonymity provided by the internet often emboldens perpetrators, who exploit loopholes in law enforcement’s technical capacity. Social media, while a powerful tool of communication, has become a double-edged sword, with women frequently becoming victims of defamation, intimidation, and blackmail.
Women’s rights activists have repeatedly urged authorities to strengthen cyber cells, improve digital forensic capabilities, and ensure swift prosecution so that survivors do not feel abandoned by the system.
Cases like the one in Prayagraj highlight the urgent need for policy reform, better coordination between state police and central cyber agencies, and greater public awareness on reporting cyber crimes.
The Prayagraj woman’s ordeal illustrates how deeply personal and devastating the consequences of online harassment can be when it spills into threats of physical harm.
While the FIR against Rupesh Singh is a step forward, it also serves as a stark reminder of the gaps in India’s cyber policing framework. Unless addressed urgently, such crimes will continue to endanger women’s safety and dignity both online and offline.
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