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Investigation Launched After Brutal Online Attacks on Women Journalists in Telangana!

Key Facts:

  • Telangana State Women’s Commission orders police inquiry into threats, harassment, and abuse against women journalists online.

  • Targeted journalists faced abuse, life-threatening remarks, violent videos, and harassment of their families.

  • Complaints highlight organized groups spreading hate, religious hatred, and attacking journalists' dignity.

  • Commission asked the DGP to take legal action and protect affected journalists.

  • Independent reporter Thulasi Chandu faced sexual threats; police pledged swift action.

  • Expert reaction: “Online hate is endangering press freedom and women’s safety—urgent action is needed,” says youth activist Kritika, age 22.

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A major investigation is underway in Telangana after a group of women journalists, targeted by relentless online abuse, threats, and defamation, demanded justice from the state’s highest women’s authority. In a powerful complaint, these reporters exposed months of harassment from shadowy social media handles and organized groups, which ran campaigns of hate, religious abuse, and even life-threatening remarks—not just against the journalists but their families too. The level of intimidation spiked again with vicious videos and sexual threats, especially against independent journalist Thulasi Chandu, who was harassed by user accounts on Instagram and Facebook. "These attacks violate dignity, press freedom, and safety," the group said, calling for strong legal action and urgent protection. The Telangana State Commission for Women has responded by directing the state’s top police officials to launch a thorough inquiry, identify those responsible, and submit a compliance report. Hyderabad police are collecting evidence, including all links and screenshots, vowing swift action against the offenders. Many youth and advocates are calling this a wake-up call to end the culture of hate online and demand real safety for women journalists. The story echoes across social media with powerful reminders: safety and respect for women in media can’t wait.


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