'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 participating in anti-government protests faced severe online harassment and threats. The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), a youth-led movement, gained significant traction through memes, reels, and viral videos shared on social media platforms. However, as the protests concluded, the women behind the posts faced a new form of persecution.
They reported receiving rape threats, doctored images circulating on social media, and strangers trolling through their personal information. Some incidents were even reported to the police, leading to criminal cases against the protesters. The harassment extended beyond online platforms, with comments made to their families and acquaintances, pressuring them to delete their content.
The fear of retaliation caused many women to alter their online presence, with some even deleting their protest videos to protect themselves and their families.
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