Twitter threat to politician's daughter: Mumbai Police registers case under POCSO Act

NEW DELHI: Mumbai Police on Tuesday registered a case under POCSO Act against an unidentified person following a complaint by a national party spokesperson. Yesterday, the leader had file a complaint with Mumbai Police after a rape threat against her 10-year-old daughter by a troll Twitter account.


The case was registered within hours of Union home ministry’s instruction to Mumbai Police. The ministry also asked micro-blogging website Twitter to provide information on the account.

The home ministry also directed Delhi Police Commissioner Amulya Patnaik to file separate FIR against threat issued to the spokesperson on Twitter. Following which, an FIR was lodged at Tughlaq Road police station. Home minister Rajnath Singh asked Delhi CP to take such threats ‘very seriously’.

Yesterday, the leader had lodged a complaint at Mumbai's Goregaon station. "Police have assured me of prompt action in the matter," she told PTI.

In the tweet, which was deleted later, a user @GirishK1605 had said he would rape leader's minor daughter.

"Despite having a picture of Lord Ram as his profile picture, the accused did not hesitate from making such remarks," she tweeted.

"I hope Mumbai Police will take action. They have called me and have initiated action," she added.

"Many thanks to all those who have called and tweeted in support. Grateful. I am convinced that if there is evil in society there is even greater goodness. PS: If I am a fierce woman, let me assure you am a fiercer mom and will not let those who target my children get away with threats," she tweeted.

(With inputs from PTI)