Kerala Man Dies by Suicide After Viral Bus Groping Video Leads to Legal Action

Kerala Man Dies by Suicide After Viral Bus Groping Video Leads to Legal Action
A tragic case in Kerala has ignited a fierce debate about public shaming, mental health, and accountability in the age of viral social media content.  A man died by suicide after a video accusing him of groping on a crowded bus spread online, leading to police charging the poster with abetment to suicide. The Viral Video and Conflicting Claims On January 16, a bus in Kerala was packed with passengers. Psychologist Shimjitha Musthafa later posted a clip on Instagram, alleging a fellow passenger had deliberately groped her. The video, which showed a man's elbow brushing against her chest as the bus swayed, quickly garnered over 2 million views. Musthafa described the contact as a intentional violation.  The Viral Video is here:- There is no fault of Deepak 😥 We can see in the video! Women in Hijab doing this for engage farming on social media. Justice for Deepak 💔 pic.twitter.com/eqaT6pf9mS — Roots of History™ (@RootsofHistory) January 20, 2026 However, the family of the man, identified as …