A group of women activists in Kozhikode under the aegis of the collective ‘Laingikathikramangalkethire’ (Against sexual violence) openly congratulated activists Bhagyalakshmi, Sreelakshmi Arakkal, and Diya Sana for “upholding the dignity of every woman in the country.”
The trio had reportedly beaten up Youtuber Vijay Nair on Saturday, after the latter’s video “demeaning several feminists of the country” went viral a few days ago.
Opening a protest meeting here on Sunday, activist Kanakadurga K. said it was impossible for women these days to sit idle and let the law handle their offenders. “Though they [activists] took the law into their hands, their action deserves applause and is exemplary,” she added.
Activist and lawyer Swapna Parameshwarath called for strong laws to protect women in cyberspace. Another activist Kunhila Masilamani criticised the police for their…