In ‘The Great Indian Kapil Show’, comedian Kapil Sharma is often seen telling Bollywood celebs that he stalks their social media accounts. Similarly, in an interview, Alia Bhatt pointed out that Ranbir Kapoor has a secret account on social media and he stalks many celebrities. Stalking on social media is not a new thing. Social media users often stalk each other’s accounts. But this is fine as long as no one else is being harmed. Cyber stalking is a crime for which one can even go to jail.
What is cyber stalking?
Stalking means stalking. In the digital world, people now keep an eye on every activity of others through social media accounts. Many times this is done to take revenge or out of jealousy after rejection. Boys give more stock to girls’ profiles.
Stalking has become a habit
psychiatrist priyanka srivastava She says that today everyone has a mobile phone and social media is so dominant in everyone’s mind that stalking has become a habit. They don’t feel at ease without stockpiling someone else’s profile. Most people stock the profiles of their favorite celebrities. But stalking has a bad effect on the mind. Every human being has two aspects, real self and ideal self. When they start stalking the profiles of others and comparing their lives with their own, they become victims of depression and anxiety.
Cases of blackmailing have increased due to cyber stalking (Image-Canva)
Keep an eye on those with whom you broke up
medium.com In a survey published today, 80% people admitted that they stalk their ex’s social media accounts after breaking up the relationship. At the same time, 35% stalk their ex’s profile for 10 hours a week. According to a study, 16% of women and 7% of men become victims of cyber stalking once in their life.
the habit of not listening is over
People who stalk their ex’s profile are not used to hearing no. They are not used to rejection. In the environment in which today’s youngsters are growing up, they are already getting everything without asking. Parents fulfill their every demand. When he gets rejection in love, he is unable to accept it. Based on my experience with one case psychiatrist priyanka srivastava She says that today’s youngsters often say that when our parents have never refused to do anything, then who are they? Most stalking people lack self-confidence and self-esteem. That’s why they secretly infiltrate others’ profiles.
different types of stalkers
Stalkers are divided into several categories based on their stalking behaviour. Some are rejected stalkers who may have had a failed relationship. Some stalkers are called vindictive stalkers who intend to take revenge. There are some intimacy stalkers who want to get physical by getting closer to the victim. Stalkers who stalk profiles with the intention of sexual exploitation are called predatory stalkers. Stalkers who do stalking with the purpose of killing someone are called hitmen.
When is stalking dangerous?
Some people are victims of mental disorders. If he stalks, he can harm others. psychiatrist priyanka According to people who are victims of erotomania, they feel that someone loves them. They remain under this illusion and start harassing the other person. Similarly, people who suffer from schizophrenia live away from the world of reality. People who suffer from obsessive compulsive disorder can also harass others by stalking.
Reject a friend request from a stranger on social media (Image-Canva)
respect privacy
Every person has his own personal life and it is important to respect everyone’s privacy. If you want to avoid cyber stalking, lock your account on Facebook and Instagram. Never share live location. Also, do not post your mobile number on social media. Do not accept friend requests from strangers.
Cases are continuously increasing in India
National Cyber Crime Reporting Portal According to 740000 complaints of cyber crime were registered from January to April 2024. Of these, 85% of the complaints were online frauds related to money. National Crime Records Bureau According to 50% of cyber stalking cases were reported from Karnataka only. 2,698 cases were registered here in 2023 and 1,374 cases in 2022. After this comes Maharashtra’s number. 2,051 cases of cyber stalking were reported here. Since women are more victims of cyber stalking, the National Commission for Women has started the Digital Shakti Kendra.
cyber stalking is a crime
If someone harasses the victim by cyber stalking. Shares obscene posts. Sends unwanted e-mails or messages. If someone threatens to leak private information or photos online and continuously keeps an eye on the victim even after she protests, then it is a crime. Cyber stalking was kept in section 354D of IPC. If found guilty, the culprit may have to face jail up to 5 years and pay a fine.
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FIRST PUBLISHED: October 17, 2024, 12:46 IST
