India’s Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri, who announced the ceasefire with Pakistan, became the target of online harassment and nationalist trolling. The backlash included coordinated attacks on social media, questioning the government’s decision to pursue peace. Analysts have flagged the trend of digital mobs targeting policymakers for perceived ‘weakness’, highlighting how toxic digital discourse can shape diplomatic outcomes. The harassment reflects a polarised digital landscape in India, where constructive engagement is often drowned out by ideological extremism amplified through social media platforms.

Misri has since made his X account private, with Indian MP John Brittas urging India’s Home Minister to investigate the cyber attacks targeting the Foreign Secretary and his family.