"These (comments from politicians) are not random statements. Their hate for Muslims is on par with their hatred for women's freedom. You have people in power who are using this as fodder for their communal campaign. Many leaders have made statements, including AAP leader, insinuating Aftab equals terrorism," said Kavita Krishnan, activist, when asked for her opinion on the matter of leaders making statements after a crime has been committed. Shraddha Walkar, who met Aftab Poonawala on a dating app, was murdered by her boyfriend.