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57 Watched Gujarat Couple's Fatal Instagram Live as Police Investigate

57 Watched Gujarat Couple's Fatal Instagram Live as Police Investigate
They went live on Instagram. 57 people watched a Gujarat couple die · indianexpress.com

A teenage girl and a young man died by suicide in Dahod district, Gujarat.

They went to a forested place near Hirapur village on October 4.

The article says they had travelled about 20 kilometres from their villages.

They started a live video on Instagram.

At least 57 people watched it.

Some viewers were members of their families.

The families called the police when they saw what was happening.

Police used the live stream as an important part of their investigation.

The article links the tragedy to a family dispute but gives no further details.

Key facts

Date
October 4; year not stated
Location
Outskirts of Hirapur village, Singwad, Dahod district, Gujarat
People involved
A girl about 16 and a young man around 23
Viewers
At least 57 people
Platform
Instagram
Distance travelled
About 20 kilometres from their respective villages
Investigation
Police said the live stream is a crucial part of their investigation

Sources

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