US EditionAn unrelated 2023 arrest video is being shared as footage of Shimjitha Musthafa’s arrest following the suicide of a man from Kerala
An unrelated video from November 2023 showing a different woman’s detention is falsely circulated as influencer Shimjitha Musthafa’s arrest footage after a Kerala man’s suicide.
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Kerala man’s death: Trial by social media
A day after a woman posted a video on social media alleging sexual harassment by a man on a bus, he died by suicide. The episode sparked outrage across Kerala and led to heated discussions on the use of social media, the possible consequences of public shaming, and mental health. Mini Muringatheri reports on an episode that has divided society
An unrelated 2023 arrest video is being shared as footage of Shimjitha Musthafa’s arrest following the suicide of a man from Kerala
A viral video uploaded by influencer Shimjitha Musthafa, accusing 42-year-old Deepak of sexually harassing her on a bus in Kerala, sparked massive social media outrage. After Deepak died by suicide amid intense online backlash, the Kerala Police registered a case against Shimjitha under charges including abetment to suicide. She was arrested from a relative’s house on 21 January 2026 after a lookout notice was issued (here, here and here). Amid …
Deepak U. committed suicide two days after the video was published - The 35-year-old was arrested after his family filed a complaint
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