NCW condemns trolling of FS Vikram Misri's daughter; calls for decency

The National Commission for Women has strongly condemned the online trolling of foreign secretary Vikram Misri, his family, and particularly his daughter in the wake of India and Pakistan reaching an understanding on 10 May to halt all military actions following the launch of Operation Sindoor by India.

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 senior 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.

"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," Rao had posted on X.

Also posting on X, Owaisi wrote: "Mr Vikram Misri is a decent and an Honest Hard working Diplomat working tirelessly for our Nation. Our Civil Servants work under the Executive this must be remembered & they shouldn’t be blamed for the decisions taken by The Executive /or any Political leadership running Watan E Aziz."

In a post in Hindi on X, Yadav wrote: "It is extremely insensitive, reprehensible, shameful, objectionable and unfortunate that some antisocial-criminal elements are openly crossing all limits of abuse against a very high-ranking officer of the country and his family, but neither the BJP government nor any of its ministers are coming forward and talking about taking any action against them. Such posts and statements break the morale of honest officers who work day and night dedicated to the country."

With PTI inputs