New Delhi, April 10, 2025 — National Commission for Women has taken suo motu cognisance of disturbing online threats, including rape and death threats, received by digital content creator Ms. Apoorva Mukhija on her Instagram and other social media platforms. The Commission has come across a post made by Ms. Mukhija, sharing screenshots of the vile messages directed at her, which are now widely circulating on the internet.
The NCW strongly condemns such despicable behaviour and reiterates that in no civilised society should any woman feel unsafe, whether in the physical world or online. It is the duty of law enforcement authorities to ensure that the perpetrators hiding behind digital screens are identified and held accountable under the law. Issuing threats of sexual violence or death sets a dangerous precedent and must be dealt with sternly.
It may be noted that the Commission had recently summoned Ms. Apoorva Mukhija for her crude remarks made during a public show, to which she appeared before the Commission and tendered an apology for her actions. However, under no circumstances can online abuse, especially in the form of rape threats, be justified or overlooked.
The Commission has written to the DGP Maharashtra , directing them to immediately initiate a thorough investigation into the matter and extend all necessary support and security to Ms. Mukhija. A detailed action taken report has been sought within three days.
NCW remains committed to safeguarding the dignity and rights of women across all platforms and calls for collective responsibility from social media companies, law enforcement, and society at large to build a safe digital environment for women.
