Passengers reportedly saved her other child before the couple was handed over to railway police. Authorities are investigating the motive behind the incident.
Many users also revived ‘dead economy’ and ‘hellhole’ remarks while debating the future of India-US relations.
Burhan, whose real name was Arjumand Gulzar Dar, was designated a terrorist by India in 2022. The Pulwama attack had left over 40 CRPF personnel dead and triggered major tensions between India and Pakistan.
Her response has reignited conversations around online harassment, body image, and the responsibility of social media platforms and content creators to promote respectful discourse.
The action came after Chief Justice of India Surya Kant’s reported comments during a Supreme Court hearing triggered widespread discussion online. Rather than limiting their response to social media, the volunteers chose to clean parts of the river, saying their aim was to send a message through civic action.
Describing the veil as a symbol of resistance rather than silence, she used the global stage to highlight the difference between embracing tradition by choice and following it under social pressure.
Over 68 transport associations have joined the protest, citing stagnant fares for the past 15 years despite soaring petrol, diesel and CNG prices. Driver unions have also raised concerns over declining earnings from app-based cab services. A major demonstration is planned outside the Delhi Secretariat on May 23 if their demands remain unmet.
Multiple police teams are conducting raids to arrest Samarth, who has remained missing for eight days since Twisha’s death. Acknowledging the delay in the arrest, Bhopal Police Commissioner Sanjay Kumar said that while some major criminals are caught quickly, lesser offenders can sometimes evade arrest for longer periods. He expressed confidence that Samarth would soon be taken into custody.