The NCW took suo motu cognisance and condemned the abusive messages directed at Mkhija on Instagram and other social media platforms.
The National Commission for Women (NCW) on April 10 urged the law enforcement agencies to identify and prosecute the offenders behind the rape and death threats received by social media influencer Apoorva Mukhija following her appearance on comedian Samay Raina's controversial web show 'India's Got Latent'.
The NCW took suo motu cognisance and condemned the abusive messages directed at Mkhija on Instagram and other social media platforms after the influencer, also known as the ‘Rebel Kid’ shared screenshots of the threats.
Calling the online abuse "despicable", the Commission asserted that no woman should feel unsafe either in public spaces or the digital world.
"Issuing threats of sexual violence or death sets a dangerous precedent and must be dealt with sternly," the NCW said on X, urging the law enforcement agencies to identify and prosecute the offenders behind the threats.
The NCW has also written to Maharashtra Director General of Police Sanjay Kumar Verma, asking for an immediate and thorough investigation and has sought a detailed action taken report within three days.
The Commission also directed that necessary support and security be extended to Mukhija. While the NCW reiterated that it takes a strong view against crude and offensive content, it clarified that under no circumstances can such abuse, particularly in the form of rape threats, be justified or ignored.
"The responsibility to create a safe and respectful digital environment lies not just with law enforcement, but also with social media platforms and society at large," the NCW said.
Makhija had on Instagram posted different threats she received post the India라이브 바카라 Got Latent controversy.