9 months ago
Man Dies by Suicide After Viral Video Sparks Online Harassment
A young man named Mahesh was in a video that showed him and a friend urinating near a train station sign.
This video was shared online and many people got angry about it.
People started sending Mahesh mean messages and threats.
Mahesh and his friend made another video to say sorry, but the harassment didn't stop.
Because of all the online bullying and feeling humiliated, Mahesh decided to end his life by jumping into a well.
The police are now looking into the case and have filed charges against some people for threatening Mahesh and encouraging him to commit suicide.
A 27-year-old man, Mahesh Ade, died by suicide in Jalna district.
The suicide followed the viral spread of a video showing him and a friend urinating near the Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar Railway Station.
The act, allegedly committed under the influence of alcohol, sparked widespread online outrage.
Despite an apology video, Ade faced continued online harassment, abusive messages, and threats.
Police have registered a case against seven individuals for criminal intimidation and abetment of suicide.
- Who
- Mahesh Ade, a 27-year-old man
- What
- Allegedly committed suicide due to online harassment and threats following a viral video of him urinating publicly.
- Where
- The video was filmed near the Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar Railway Station board. The suicide took place in a well in his village, Tokmal Tanda, Jalna district.
- When
- The suicide occurred on Wednesday, November 5. The video went viral recently.
- Why
- He took his life after facing constant online harassment, abusive messages, and threats after the video went viral, despite issuing an apology.
Action Taken by Police
Reason for Harassment
Legal Proceedings
Action Taken by Police
Police have registered a case against seven individuals for criminal intimidation and abetment of suicide.
Reason for Harassment
The act of public urination, allegedly under the influence of alcohol, was captured on video and went viral, leading to public outrage.
Apology and Continued Harassment
Action Taken by Police
Despite Ade and his friend posting an apology video, the harassment and threats from individuals continued.
Reason for Harassment
The viral video showing Ade and his friend urinating near the Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar Railway Station board sparked widespread online backlash.
Key facts
- Deceased
- Mahesh Ade (27)
- Location of Viral Video
- Near Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar Railway Station board
- Date of Suicide
- Wednesday, November 5
- Suicide Location
- Well in his village, Tokmal Tanda, Partur tehsil, Jalna district
- Legal Action
- Case registered against seven persons for criminal intimidation and abetment of suicide under BNS sections
Quotes
Police
The reporting authority on the incident.
“Police have registered a case against seven persons for criminal intimidation and suicide abetment after the man, Mahesh Ade, ended his life by jumping into a well in his village on Wednesday (November 5), they said.”
NDTV
“Based on a complaint lodged by the man's uncle, police have registered a case against seven persons under Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) sections related to criminal intimidation and abetment of suicide.”
NDTV
