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- Mumbai actor and model Rhiya Yadav, who went viral for stopping a police van carrying protesters at Shivaji Park on July 22, has filed a police complaint against social media users who she says have harassed, abused and slut-shamed her since the incident.
- She has submitted an online complaint and plans to meet a senior cyber cell officer on Monday to seek an FIR, while denying claims that she earns money from exclusive subscription content.
- Her father said the family anticipated some backlash but believes the harassment has gone too far.
- The matter highlights how quickly online abuse can follow a viral protest moment.
What to watch next
- Whether the cyber cell registers an FIR against those accused of targeting her online
- Action against specific trolls if she identifies them, as she has said she will
- The course of the Mumbai student protests that made her a public face
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- Rhiya Yadav online harassment· days
- Maharashtra Police cyber cell case investigation· weeks
- NEET exam credibility debate narrative amplification· days
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