
A 42-year-old man named Deepak from Kozhikode, Kerala, died by suicide after a video alleging he sexually harassed a woman on a crowded bus went viral on social media. The woman, Shimjitha, maintained her claims, while Deepak's family and friends denied the allegations, calling them false and accusing the video of character assassination. The video garnered over 20 lakh views, leading to intense online reactions and mental distress for Deepak. Police have registered a case of unnatural death and are investigating the incident and related digital evidence.
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