Lewd Comments on Smriti Singh: Who Were Anshuman and Smriti Singh?

A controversy has erupted after abusive comments were made on social media against Smriti Singh, the widow of Kirti Chakra winner Captain Anshuman Singh. Objectionable comments were posted under the photo of Smriti accepting the award on behalf of her late husband at Rashtrapati Bhavan.

Angry social media users have demanded action against those responsible for this comment. The National Commission for Women (NCW) has also intervened and written a letter to the Delhi Police demanding immediate action. The commission wrote on Twitter, “NCW condemns this behavior and urges the police to take immediate action.”

Who were Anshuman and Smriti Singh?

Captain Anshuman Singh was a medical officer in the Indian Army, serving in the 26 Punjab Regiment. He died in a fierce firefight in Siachen last July. Anshuman displayed exceptional bravery during the incident, saving several of his fellow soldiers before losing his life while trying to retrieve life-saving medicine.

Anshuman’s widow Smriti Singh received the Kirti Chakra – India’s second-highest peacetime gallantry award – on Anshuman’s behalf from President Draupadi Murmu. The ceremony took place at Rashtrapati Bhavan on Friday. Dressed in a white sari and accompanied by her mother-in-law Manju Singh, Smriti held back tears as she recalled her husband’s heroic words and deeds.

How did the incident happen?

Obscene comments were made on a photo of Smriti at the award ceremony, which was posted on social media. This sparked outrage among social media users, who demanded immediate action against the perpetrators. The NCW immediately stepped in and sought an immediate response from the Delhi Police.

In a letter issued on Monday, the NCW cited specific legal provisions that were violated in the comment. These include Section 79 of the Indian Justice Code, 2023, which punishes acts intended to outrage the modesty of a woman, and Section 67 of the Information Technology Act, 2000, which deals with punishment for publishing or transmitting obscene material in electronic form.

Who is the culprit?

According to NDTV, the NCW has identified Delhi resident Ahmed K as the person who made the offensive comment. The NCW has requested the Delhi Police to immediately file an FIR against him and arrest him at the earliest.

The commission has also demanded a fair and timely investigation of the case. It has sought a detailed action report within three days so that justice can be ensured speedily.

What did Smriti Singh say?

Smriti shared her heartfelt feelings in a video posted on Instagram by a Defence Ministry spokesperson. She told how she and Anshuman met on the first day of college and fell in love at first sight. Their relationship lasted for eight years in a long-distance relationship before they got married. The sad part is that Anshuman got posted in Siachen just two months after their marriage.

On July 18, 2023, the couple had a long discussion about their future. The next morning, Smriti got the tragic news of Anshuman’s death. “For the first seven to eight hours, we could not accept that something like this had happened. Till date, I have not been able to recover from it. I was just trying to think that maybe this is not true,” she said.

How did the nation react?

The whole country stands in support of Smriti Singh. Many people have praised her bravery and determination. President Murmu awarded Captain Anshuman Singh the Kirti Chakra posthumously in recognition of his indomitable courage and extraordinary bravery.

President Murmu presented a total of 10 Kirti Chakras to Army and paramilitary personnel, seven of which were given posthumously. These awards are given to those heroes who have displayed incredible bravery during their duty.

What will happen next?

The NCW’s call to action has put pressure on the Delhi Police to act swiftly. Social media users are demanding justice for Smriti Singh, hoping that the culprit will be held accountable for his actions. As the investigation progresses, the nation is watching closely, standing in solidarity with Smriti and remembering the valor of Captain Anshuman Singh.

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