Thread by @internetfreedom

It has been 118 days since the “Sulli Deals” incident came to light — and Muslim women who were targeted are still waiting for justice.

IFF wrote to @DelhiPolice, highlighting concerns with the lack of progress being made in their investigation. 1/6
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On 4th July '21, multiple Twitter accounts posted a screengrab from an app hosted on @github titled “Sulli Deals”.

This app shared photos and social media handles of more than 80 Indian Muslim women with the aim of objectifying and demeaning them. 2/6

https://twitter.com/khanthefatima/status/1411947663818256384

After massive furore and backlash, the first FIR in the incident was registered — 6th July '21. On 8th July, @NCWIndia and the DCW also took suo motu cognizance, while the @DelhiPolice registered another FIR. 3/6

https://twitter.com/girlpilot_/status/1412724267041509383

On 19th July, we wrote to the @NCWIndia and DCW with our concerns, especially asking them to take cognisance of the fact that the incident in question was religiously motivated and to ensure that all future investigations reflect this aspect. 4/6

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However, even after 118 days, the @DelhiPolice has not made any arrests — nor have they provided any update.

Such incidents of sexual harassment have made the internet highly unsafe and toxic for women, ultimately leading them to quit it altogether. 5/6

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This is why IFF wrote to the @DelhiPolice — asking them to make publicly available — a progress report of the investigation so far, including details of steps that were or are being taken, pursuant to the registered FIRs. 6/6

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