There have been several comparisons made between online and street-style harassment, but since the Internet comes aided with the mask of anonymity, harassment in many cases online is magnified. Yet, police officials in the cyber cells of several states, still believe that lesser online engagement will invite less trouble. A few years ago, when a food critic faced a heap of abuse on Twitter, she decided to register a police complaint. There are few central government schemes that seek to tackle online abuse. So, a mobile phone today is a pepper spray, safety pin and a phone all rolled into one.

Source: dna January 28, 2017 02:38 UTC