Priyanka Chaturvedi troll case: Home ministry asks Mumbai Police to file case

NEW DELHI: An afternoon after Congress spokesperson Priyanka Chaturvedi lodged a complaint following rape threat to her daughter on Twitter, Home ministry on Tuesday recommended Mumbai Police to check in a case and likewise asked Twitter to supply main points of the account.

Yesterday, the Congress spokesperson had lodged a complaint with the law enforcement officials following a rape threat directed at her 10-year-old daughter by way of a troll account on Twitter.

"I have filed a complaint at the Goregaon police station. Police have assured me of prompt action in the matter," Chaturvedi informed PTI.

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


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