Following the recent militant attack in Pahalgam, several Hindutva-linked social media accounts have sparked outrage by openly calling for sexual violence against Kashmiri Muslim women. Disturbing posts advocating hatred and violence have circulated widely, drawing condemnation from rights activists and political leaders.
Human rights organizations have expressed grave concern over the toxic narrative being amplified online. Many activists have urged law enforcement agencies to take immediate action against the individuals and groups spreading such dangerous hate speech.
Legal experts emphasize that such content is not only morally reprehensible but also violates multiple sections of the Indian Penal Code, including those related to incitement of violence and promoting enmity between communities.
Despite repeated reports, social media platforms have been slow to remove the harmful content, raising questions about their content moderation policies in crisis situations.
Prominent civil society members are calling for strong governmental intervention to curb online hate and protect the dignity and safety of Kashmiri women, particularly during such sensitive times.
The Pahalgam attack has already heightened tensions across the country. Authorities fear that unchecked online hate campaigns could escalate communal tensions further, destabilizing peace efforts in the region.
