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The video has been circulating on social media since Friday. No police complaint was filed regarding the alleged incident that purportedly took place on the bus.
Written by Shaju Philip Thiruvanananthapuram | January 19, 2026 07:15 AM IST
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The deceased was a resident of Kozhiode.
A 42-year-old man in Kerala was found dead on Sunday in a suspected suicide, two days after a video was shared on social media in which he was accused of sexual misconduct during a bus journey.
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The deceased was a resident of Kozhiode. His family and friends alleged that he died by suicide because he was upset over the video, which had been widely circulated since Friday. There has been no police complaint regarding the alleged incident that purportedly took place on the bus.
After his death, the woman who purportedly recorded the video told reporters, “While travelling by bus in Payyannur (in Kannur district), I realised that a woman standing in front of the youth was very uncomfortable. He was standing very close. He had seen me recording a selfie video. He stood very cool for a while. Later, when the rush in the bus eased, he again tried to stand close to me, and I recorded the incident again. I had edited both videos and posted them as a single one.”
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An activist petitioned the state police chief, demanding that a case be registered against the woman, alleging that she circulated a “fake video”, which he claimed led to the 42-year-old man’s suicide.
The activist, Rahul Easwar, also asked that the family of the deceased be given adequate compensation.
Shaju Philip is a Senior Assistant Editor at The Indian Express, where he leads the publication's coverage from Kerala. With over 25 years of experience in mainstream journalism, he is one of the most authoritative voices on the socio-political, religious, and developmental landscape of South India. Expertise, Experience, and Authority Decades of Regional Specialization: Shaju has spent more than two decades documenting the "Kerala Model" of development, its complex communal dynamics, and its high-stakes political environment. Key Coverage Beats: His extensive reporting portfolio includes: Political & Governance Analysis: In-depth tracking of the LDF and UDF coalitions, the growth of the BJP in the state, and the intricate workings of the Kerala administration. Crime & Investigative Journalism: Noted for his coverage of high-profile cases such as the gold smuggling probe, political killings, and the state’s counter-terrorism efforts regarding radicalization modules. Crisis Management: He has led ground-level reporting during major regional crises, including the devastating 2018 floods, the Nipah virus outbreaks, and the Covid-19 pandemic response. ... Read More
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