Women’s commission condemns trolling of foreign secretary's daughter
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New Delhi: The National Commission for Women has strongly condemned the online trolling of Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri, his family, and particularly his daughter media in the wake of India and Pakistan reaching an understanding on May 10 to halt all military actions, PTI reported.
In a statement issued by NCW Chairperson Vijaya Rahatkar, the panel denounced the sharing of the young woman's personal contact details, calling it a "grossly irresponsible act" and a "serious breach of privacy" that endangers her safety.
Rahatkar stressed that personal attacks on the family members of senior civil servants like Misri are not only unacceptable but also morally indefensible.
Calling for restraint and respect in both online and offline spaces, the NCW urged citizens to rise above such behaviour. "Let us choose dignity and responsible conduct," Rahatkar added.
The Misri family has also received support from veteran diplomat Nirupama Menon Rao and politicians Asaduddin Owaisi and Akhilesh Yadav.
"It's utterly shameful to troll Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri and his family over the India-Pakistan ceasefire announcement. A dedicated diplomat, Misri has served India with professionalism and resolve, and there is no ground whatsoever for his vilification," Rao had posted on X. "Doxxing his daughter and abusing his loved ones crosses every line of decency. This toxic hate must stop—stand united behind our diplomats, not tear them down. #StopTrollingMisri #SupportDiplomats #VikramMisri #IndianDiplomacy #NoToDoxxing."
Misri has made his account on the social media platform X private after facing a wave of abuse and trolling in the aftermath of his announcement that India and Pakistan had agreed to halt all firing on Saturday.
Since May 7, Misri had been conducting regular press briefings alongside Colonel Sofiya Qureshi and Wing Commander Vyomika Singh, offering updates on the Indian military’s operations – codenamed Operation Sindoor – targeting what were described as terrorist camps in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir.
