The Kerala High Court reissued a police protection order for a woman who went viral for a video linked to the Kumbh Mela, directing local police to safeguard her after she received severe threats to her life.
The court’s renewed order comes after the woman, who gained widespread online attention following the viral video, reported facing serious threats in its aftermath. The High Court’s directive requires police to maintain protective measures for her safety going forward.
Details on the nature of the threats and any action taken against those responsible for making them were not disclosed in connection with the court’s order.
Courts in India have increasingly issued protective orders for individuals facing threats following viral online exposure, reflecting growing judicial attention to the real-world safety risks that can follow sudden social media attention.
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https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/kerala-hc-reissues-police-protection-order-for-viral-kumbh-mela-woman/article71248765.ece