Archive · 14 Jun 2025
UP Police Saves Student's Life After Instagram Suicide Message
A young man in India was about to hurt himself.
He posted a message on Instagram saying he was going to do it.
The social media company, Meta, saw the message and quickly told the police.
The police in Uttar Pradesh found the boy's location using his phone.
They rushed to his house, broke down the door, and saved him.
They found out he was upset about not being able to pay back his bank loans.
The police have saved many people in similar situations by working with Meta.
A 20-year-old student in Deoria, Uttar Pradesh, was saved from suicide.
The UP Police responded within 12 minutes of receiving an alert from Meta.
The student posted a concerning message on Instagram and sought forgiveness.
Police traced the location using the student's mobile phone and broke into his room.
The student was reportedly in a state of depression due to bank loan issues.
- Who
- The Uttar Pradesh Police and a 20-year-old student.
- What
- A 20-year-old student was saved from attempting suicide.
- When
- Between January 1, 2023 and May 31, 2025.
- Where
- Deoria, Uttar Pradesh, India.
- Why
- The student was reportedly in a state of depression after receiving a notice from the bank for failing to repay loans.
Student's Situation
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Reason for Suicide Attempt
Student's Situation
Depression related to financial issues
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- Victim's Age
- 20 years old
- Location
- Deoria, Uttar Pradesh, India
- Police Response Time
- 12 minutes
- Reason for Distress
- Bank loan issues
- Alert Source
- Meta (Instagram)
- Lives Saved by UP Police (2023-2025)
- 986