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MTV Splitsvilla X6: Diksha Pawar faces rape and black magic threats following on-screen tussle

Splitsvilla season 16 has been packed with intense emotions, heated clashes and high-voltage drama. Amid this, Diksha Pawar, a contestant from the Pyaar Villa, has been subjected to a troubling wave of online abuse after her recent altercation with a fellow contestant in last week’s episode.

January 22, 2026 / 20:34 IST
The reality show contestant has reportedly been receiving a large number of rape and black magic threats, with her social media DMs flooded with hateful and alarming messages.
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  • Splitsvilla contestant Diksha Pawar faces severe online abuse and threats
  • Trolling intensified after disputes with fellow contestants on the show
  • Diksha's mental health has reportedly suffered due to relentless harassment

Splitsvilla season 16 has already been a rollercoaster of fights, emotions and drama. Diksha Pawar, a contestant of the Pyaar Villa this season, has been facing a disturbing wave of online abuse following her recent tussle with a fellow contender on last week's episode.

The reality show contestant has reportedly been receiving a large number of rape and black magic threats, with her social media DMs flooded with hateful and alarming messages.

What began as a disagreement on the show has unfortunately escalated into severe trolling, once again exposing the harsh reality of unchecked online harassment.

The trolling intensified after viewers questioned her connection with a contestant named Himanshu inside the Splitsvilla house, despite Diksha having clarified that she was not dating Aayush since the beginning. She has also been involved in a tussle with Akanksha, due to which the opposing team has allegedly been running a negative campaign against her.

This misunderstanding and rivalry have led to relentless targeting, with many crossing all limits of decency. The constant abuse has reportedly taken a serious toll on Diksha’s mental health, making the situation deeply concerning and unacceptable by any standard.

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As per sources, Diksha is currently not in a stable mental space and is dealing with immense emotional stress. Reports also suggest that she has been staying alone in Delhi, which has further heightened concerns about her safety amid such threats.

Diksha Pawar is currently seen on Splitsvilla, where she has stood out for her strong opinions and honest journey. Incidents like these raise a larger question about the kind of society we are living in, and how heartbreaking it is to exist in a world where hatred, threats, and intimidation have become so normal.

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first published: Jan 22, 2026 08:33 pm

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