In Mumbai’s Goregaon, woman in her early 30s, filed for divorce after discovering her husband’s alleged extramarital affair, following which he reportedly subjected her to threats, abuse and online defamation. Police said the accused allegedly hacked her Instagram account, uploaded objectionable content and impersonated her to contact friends.
The woman submitted recordings of disappearing WhatsApp messages as evidence, leading to an FIR registered by Dindoshi Police on March 21, 2026, under provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and the Information Technology Act. Officials confirmed that a detailed investigation is underway, including examination of digital evidence and the accused’s online activity.
Divorce Row Escalates Into Alleged Cyber Abuse
According to police officials, the couple married in November 2020 and lived in Goregaon before their relationship deteriorated due to the husband’s alleged affair. The woman moved to her parental home in August 2024 after repeated disputes. Authorities said that after she filed for divorce in June 2025 at a Bandra family court, the accused’s behaviour allegedly intensified.
He is accused of threatening to harm her, abusing her family and warning of false legal implications. “The accused gained unauthorised access to her Instagram account, altered profile details and used it to communicate with her contacts while impersonating her,” an officer said. The alleged actions, including posting objectionable photos and sending abusive messages, caused reputational harm and emotional distress to the complainant.
Disappearing Messages, Digital Trail Strengthen FIR
Investigators highlighted that the woman’s decision to record disappearing WhatsApp messages became crucial evidence in the case. Police said the accused allegedly used features such as “one-time view” media to share explicit content, which would typically vanish after being seen.
However, the complainant managed to capture these messages using another device. “The digital evidence provided by the victim is being verified and technical analysis of devices, accounts, and IP logs is underway,” officials said. The FIR includes charges related to criminal intimidation, harassment, identity misuse and circulation of explicit content under relevant sections of the BNS and IT Act. Authorities are also examining whether the accused made the content viral to further defame the woman.
The Logical Indian’s Perspective
This case highlights how domestic disputes are increasingly extending into the digital sphere, where technology can be misused to intimidate, humiliate and control. Allegations of hacking, impersonation and non-consensual sharing of private content reflect a deeper issue of power and consent within relationships.
As digital platforms become integral to personal identity, safeguarding privacy and dignity must be prioritised both legally and socially. Equally, it is vital to ensure due process so that all claims are fairly investigated. Creating awareness about cyber safety, strengthening legal recourse and fostering respectful communication in relationships are essential steps forward.
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