On January 20, Kerala BJP candidate Ajay Unni controversially reacted to the suicide of U. Deepak, who ended his life after a video accusing him of sexual harassment on a bus went viral. His words, “Rape them first, then commit suicide,” shocked many. The disturbing event has sparked intense reactions on social media, with some men even walking out wearing cardboard boxes to protest. But the issue is more complex than a clear victim and villain story. Women in India face daily dangers in public spaces like buses and trains, where harassment is common but often ignored or minimized. Police stations can be intimidating for survivors, discouraging many from seeking formal help. Because of these failures, social media has become a platform where women try to be heard and find some justice. Posting harassment allegations online is often a desperate way to stand against injustice, not an act of public shaming or mob justice. The #MeToo movement showed how vital this space is for survivors. Experts warn that Deepak’s death is tragic and should not silence women or let institutions off the hook. Instead, it highlights the urgent need to build systems where speaking out is safe and does not risk lives. Feminist voices demand holding space for loss without using it against women’s freedom of speech. This is a call for society to face the reality of failing protections and the consequences of leaving justice to social media’s unpredictable hands.