Chennai Mayor files police complaint over alleged cyberbullying

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Chennai Mayor R. Priya has filed a police complaint against certain social media accounts she says have cyberbullied her for nearly a year.
She submitted a list of the accounts to Police Commissioner A. Amalraj on July 24, 2026, and a case has been registered.
According to her, the abuse intensified after the new State government took office and included obscene comments and personal attacks.
She said such treatment of an elected woman representative raises concerns about the safety of women online and could discourage women from entering politics.

Action taken by Chennai police against the accounts identified in the complaint.
Whether the cyberbullying case leads to arrests or legal proceedings against specific individuals.
Any further statements or complaints from other women in politics facing similar online abuse.

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