Archive · 27 Jan 2026
Kerala Woman Denied Bail in Suicide Case
A woman named Shimjitha K was arrested in Kerala, India, after she posted a video of a man allegedly harassing her on a bus.
The video went viral, and the man, named Deepak U, died by suicide a few days later.
The police arrested Shimjitha for abetment of suicide, saying her video caused the man to take his life.
The court denied her bail, agreeing with the police that releasing her could interfere with the investigation.
Many people online are criticizing her, saying she faked the harassment for attention.
However, some activists and women's rights groups are supporting her, saying she was just trying to protect herself and that women should not be punished for speaking up against harassment.
The investigation is ongoing, and the police are trying to retrieve her deleted social media accounts.
Shimjitha K was arrested for abetment of suicide after posting a video of a man allegedly harassing her on a bus.
The man, Deepak U, died by suicide three days after the video was posted.
The court denied Shimjitha's bail, agreeing with the police that releasing her could interfere with the investigation.
Police argue that the video caused Deepak to take his life, while activists argue Shimjitha was exercising her right to self-defense.
The investigation is ongoing, with efforts to retrieve Shimjitha's deleted social media accounts.
- Who
- Shimjitha K, a 35-year-old former ward member of Areekode grama panchayat
- What
- Arrested for abetment of suicide after a viral video allegedly showing harassment on a bus
- When
- Arrested on January 21, incident occurred on January 16, suicide on January 18
- Where
- Kunnamangalam, Kerala
- Why
- Police allege her video led to the man's suicide, while activists argue she was exercising her right to self-defense
- Name
- Shimjitha K
- Location
- Kozhikode, Kerala
- Incident Date
- January 16
- Arrest Date
- January 21
- Charges
- Abetment of suicide
- Bail Hearing Date
- January 27
- Victim's Name
- Deepak U
- Victim's Age
- 41
- Victim's Occupation
- Textile company employee
- Current Location
- Women’s Jail in Manjeri
