Journalist files complaint against auctioning of Muslim women on Social Media
Hundreds of Muslim women were sent "up for sale" on Internet using GitHub app
In about six months after the infamous "Sulli Deals" targetted Muslim women on the internet, a similar attempt was once again made on Saturday with hundreds of Muslim women going "up for sale" by an unidentified group on an app using GitHub – by the name of 'Bulli Bai'
While 'Sulli' or 'Sulla' is a derogatory term used to for Muslims, 'Bulli' is most likely a spin on the term.
The Wire journalist Ismat Ara, who is one of the women named in the app, said that Muslim women have had to start the year with "sense of fear and disgust."
She further added that a complaint has been filed by her in this regard.
She added "A complaint has been filed by me with the Cyber Cell of Delhi Police for immediate registration of FIR and consequent action against people behind the auctioning of Muslim women on social media."
Ismat is a senior journalist working with independent media house The Wire and was credited for investigating the Hathras Rape Case after which the agencies were prompted to admit rape in the case after initially denying it.
She was also awarded the Laadli Award in the ‘web investigative story’ for her article on the intricacies of the medico-legal examination report on the victim of the Hathras brutality.
Several handles, including AIMIM Chief and MP Asaduddin Owaisi, condemned the incident, calling for action against perpetrators.
Five months after the Delhi and Uttar Pradesh police filed two different FIRs in the 'Sulli Deals' controversy, the case has reached a standstill with no progress in either arrest or investigation, The Quint's report added.
Shiv Sena's Rajya Sabha MP Priyanka Chaturvedi, who is one of the few politicians urging the Centre to take 'stringent action', told The Quint: "Frankly, there are some issues that should rise above politics. More so when you hold a constitutional position of heading the Ministry of Women and Child Development. Speaking for rights of women – no matter which religion they belong to – is the duty of the minister."
Chaturvedi further asked if the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology can summon other platforms like Twitter and Facebook, why not do the same for GitHub.
GitHub is essentially a hosting platform, with a repository of open source codes. The app 'Bulli Bai', like 'Sulli Deals', was also created and used on GitHub.
It is very sad that as a Muslim woman you have to start your new year with this sense of fear & disgust. Of course it goes without saying that I am not the only one being targeted in this new version of #sullideals. Screenshot sent by a friend this morning.
— Ismat Ara (@IsmatAraa) January 1, 2022
Happy new year. pic.twitter.com/pHuzuRrNXR
UPDATE: A complaint has been filed by me with the Cyber Cell of Delhi Police for immediate registration of FIR and consequent action against people behind the auctioning of Muslim women on social media. #sullideals #BulliDeals @DelhiPolice pic.twitter.com/oX3ROLEgv1
— Ismat Ara (@IsmatAraa) January 1, 2022
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IPL 2026 to be held between March 26-May 31 window
Mumbai (PTI): The upcoming edition of the Indian Premier League will be held between the March 26 to May 31 window but it remains to be seen if Bengaluru, the home of RCB, holds the opening match.
As per the norms, the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium should host the tournament opener given the home side, Royal Challengers Bengaluru won the IPL 2025 title.
While the venue has received conditional clearance from the Karnataka state government, it also needs to meet the necessary safety and security standards following the death of 11 fans in a stampede during RCB's victory celebrations in June this year.
The mini-auction for IPL 2026 will be held in Abu Dhabi today with three-time winners Kolkata Knight Riders coming in with the biggest purse.
