The Maharashtra Youth Congress has deplored the onslaught of online rape threats given to a popular sportsperson's minor daughter, and asked the media to immediately stop broadcasting the minor's name and pictures to protect her privacy. The threats have come after his followers expressed disappointment at his performance at a game.

"We stand against the reprehensible online abuse and misogyny directed at Mr. [name withheld] and his child. Here, as in other incidences, too, the criminal threat of rape is being weaponised to intimidate and humiliate a professional and his family by targeting the most vulnerable member, a young girl," said Satyajeet Tambe, president, in a statement.