Former Kannur panchayat president P.P. Divya condemns online abuse against woman actor

Former Kannur district panchayat president supports woman actor against online abuse, calls for justice and equality for all women.

P.P. Divya, former Kannur district panchayat president who has been accused of abetting the suicide of former Kannur Additional District Magistrate (ADM) Naveen Babu, has expressed her support to the woman actor targeted by offensive social media comments.

In a Facebook post, Ms. Divya condemned the escalating abuse and insults directed at women online, calling the entry of women into all fields a symbol of their freedom. She stated, “A large section is disturbed by it. Some people use social media to shout obscenities. The way they treat their mothers, sisters, and wives is reflected in their behaviour online.”

Ms. Divya also shared the details of a police complaint she had filed against an individual who made obscene comments on social media, including screenshots of the comment.

She also stressed the need for justice for women and urged that all women should receive the same justice as the woman actor.