social media harassment
Tragic Suicide of Bengal Student Following Circulation of AI-Generated Nude Images: The Devastating Impact of Digital Harassment
Nov 29, 2025 12:34 am CST
A 10th grade student in West Bengal's South 24 Parganas district died by suicide after becoming the victim of digital harassment involving AI-generated fake nude images. The incident highlights the devastating consequences of technology misuse and online abuse, as family members allege a local married man collected the teen's photos to create and distribute the fabricated images, leading to prolonged mental distress that ultimately resulted in tragedy.
Supreme Court Condemns Assam Professor for Obscene Posts and Harassment of Women Online
Nov 13, 2025 01:42 am CST
The Supreme Court of India has denied bail to an Assam college professor arrested for making anti-India and obscene social media posts. Justices labeled him "a threat to young girls" and "a pervert," citing his pattern of online harassment toward women. The Court requested resolution of judicial vacancy issues at the Gossaigaon court to proceed with his trial.
27-Year-Old Man Commits Suicide Following Relentless Online Harassment Over Viral Railway Station Video
Nov 06, 2025 11:29 pm CST
A 27-year-old Maharashtra man tragically ended his life by jumping into a well after facing continuous online harassment and threats over a viral video showing him urinating near a railway station. Despite posting an apology, the cyberbullying continued, leading to his suicide. Authorities have charged seven individuals with criminal intimidation and abetment of suicide under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita.
Bengaluru Woman Extorted of Rs 17 Lakh Through Private Video Blackmail and Assault
Sep 30, 2025 05:36 pm CST
A 32-year-old woman in Bengaluru was assaulted and extorted of over Rs 17 lakh by a man she met on Facebook who threatened to leak her private videos online. The accused, Smaroop Gowda, initially gained her trust before demanding money through blackmail and physical intimidation. Police have registered a case following her complaint detailing the fraud, threats, and assault she experienced.
Karnataka Man Files FIR for Derogatory Social Media Posts Against Female Traffic Officer in Bengaluru
Sep 29, 2025 05:33 pm CST
Karnataka Police registered an FIR against a motorcyclist who posted offensive remarks on social media targeting a female Traffic Police Sub-Inspector in Bengaluru after being stopped for riding without a helmet while using his phone. The incident occurred at R R Circle in Rajajinagar where the rider refused to pay a fine and later shared a video with inappropriate comments about the officer.