Kerala man dies by suicide after viral bus misbehavior accusation
Kerala man dies by suicide after viral bus misbehavior accusation
Tragedy in Kerala as a man dies by suicide after a viral video accusing him of misbehaviour on a private bus prompts police inquiry and family denial.
A man in his 40s from Govindapuram in Kozhikode district, Kerala, was found dead at his home early this morning after a video accusing him of misbehaviour on a private bus went viral.
The clip, posted by a woman, includes her claiming he inappropriately touched another passenger. The video has racked up millions of views, prompting widespread social media attention and public scrutiny, according to family members who say the allegations are baseless.
Police registered a case of unnatural death and said they are examining the circumstances surrounding the incident. A relative accused the video of being designed to gain social media reach and urged a legal response.
Activist Rahul Easwar has filed a complaint with the chief minister's office and the DGP seeking a case of abetment to suicide against the woman who posted the video.
The family says the man was found dead after his parents knocked on his bedroom door around 7 am; they urged that the matter be handled through legal channels rather than online hype.
The episode adds to ongoing discussions about the power and perils of viral content, accountability for online posts, and the need for careful verification before sharing sensitive claims.
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