The family of a young man from Kozhikode, who tragically died by suicide following allegations of sexual assault made by a woman, is determined to seek legal recourse against the accuser. Friends and relatives of the deceased, Deepak, assert his innocence and vow to pursue justice vigorously. They blame the woman’s social media post, accusing Deepak of assault, for causing him immense mental anguish that led to his untimely death.
Police are actively investigating the case, including taking statements from the woman who made the allegations and other witnesses present during the incident. Authorities are looking into the circumstances surrounding the woman’s decision to post a video on social media instead of immediately reporting the matter to the police. Initial inquiries suggest possible lapses on both sides, though the investigation is still in its early stages.
The incident unfolded when Deepak, a sales manager, was traveling for work on a crowded bus, where the woman claimed he behaved inappropriately towards her. Her video post went viral, triggering a storm of online accusations and counterclaims. Despite the woman standing by her accusation and informing the police, Deepak’s family asserts his innocence and points to the damaging impact of online public scrutiny on his mental well-being.
Following Deepak’s tragic death, the woman reportedly removed the video and related posts from her social media accounts. His family revealed that he was deeply disturbed by the online backlash and had no prior history of misconduct or substance abuse. As calls for action against the woman mount, the case has reignited discussions in Kerala about the dangers of social media trials, the importance of due process, and the severe repercussions of unverified online allegations.
