'I was slut-shamed' - Indian women 'cockroach' protesters doxxed and abused
Summary
Young women who took part in anti-government protests in India faced online abuse and threats after sharing videos and posts on social media. These women, involved in a youth movement called the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), say they suffered harassment including rape threats and hateful messages following the demonstrations.Key Facts
- The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) is a youth-led group opposing Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government.
- The movement used social media like Instagram to spread protest content such as memes and videos.
- On July 20, police used tear gas and baton charges to stop protesters marching to the Indian parliament, injuring many.
- Some protesters, especially women, received online abuse, including threats and doctored photos.
- Abuse included “slut-shaming” and rape threats targeted mainly at women participating in the protests.
- Many affected women deleted posts, locked social media accounts, and stopped responding to unknown contacts to avoid harassment.
- Some incidents were reported to police and discussed in media debates.
- The online abuse has caused fear and anxiety among young female protesters, affecting their safety at protests and online.
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