Police Record Statements of Family in Suicide Case After Video Alleging Harassment in Bus Goes Viral

Kozhikode: Police have recorded statements from the family of the man who died by suicide after a young woman shared a video on social media alleging sexual harassment on a bus. A case of unnatural death has already been registered by the police.

The Kozhikode Medical College Police visited the residence of the deceased, Deepak, and recorded statements from his parents, brother, and a friend. Speaking to the media, Deepak’s parents alleged that the woman had carried out a false and misleading campaign, and said that their son had been under severe mental stress following the incident.

Deepak (42), a native of Govindapuram, Kolangarakandi, Ullattuthodi, was found hanging in his bedroom. The woman had accused him of touching her inappropriately during a bus journey and later posted a video related to the allegation on social media. As the video went viral and became widely discussed, Deepak allegedly took his own life.

According to the family, Deepak went into his room on Saturday night, and when he did not open the door on Sunday morning, relatives checked and found him dead. Deepak was an employee at a clothing store. The incident that led to the allegation reportedly occurred last Friday while he was traveling by bus after arriving at Payyannur railway station.

The State Human Rights Commission has also intervened in the matter and has directed that the case be investigated by the North Zone Deputy Inspector General (DIG).