'I was slut-shamed' - Indian women 'cockroach' protesters doxxed and abused
Women tell the BBC how they were harassed for participating in the CJP protest and posting about it online.
Indian women who participated in anti-government protests have faced severe backlash online following the events, particularly from men. They have been subjected to doxxing, rape threats, and doctored images circulating on social media platforms. The protests, organized by the youth-led movement Cockroach Janta Party, relied heavily on social media to document and spread their message.
Despite thousands joining the protests, many women have reported paying a heavy price for speaking out. They have endured online abuse, personal information being shared, and even physical threats. The women's accounts state that the abuse intensified after the protest, with their posts being scrutinized, their content pushed towards women audiences, and their safety constantly under threat.
The women emphasize that the fear of online abuse doesn't disappear once they step away from the digital world, as their personal lives and families are also targeted. Many have chosen to remove or archive their protest-related content out of fear, while others have muted their social media accounts to escape the relentless abuse.
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