Archive · 6 Nov 2025
Jalna Man Dies by Suicide After Online Harassment Over Viral Video
A young man named Mahesh Ade died by suicide in Jalna, Maharashtra.
A video of him and his friend urinating near a train station's name board had become popular online, causing people to get angry.
Even though Mahesh and his friend made a video apologizing, the online bullying and threats didn't stop.
Mahesh felt so pressured and embarrassed by the constant harassment that he ended his life by jumping into a well.
The police have now filed a case against seven people for threatening Mahesh and encouraging his suicide.
A 27-year-old man, Mahesh Ade, died by suicide in Jalna district, Maharashtra.
His death is believed to be linked to online harassment and threats over a viral video.
The video showed Ade and a friend urinating near the 'Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar Railway Station' name board.
Despite posting an apology, the harassment continued, leading Ade to jump into a well.
Police have registered a case against seven individuals for criminal intimidation and suicide abetment.
- Who
- Mahesh Ade, a 27-year-old man, and seven unnamed individuals.
- What
- Mahesh Ade allegedly committed suicide due to online harassment and threats following a viral video.
- When
- The incident of suicide occurred on Wednesday, November 5. The video went viral recently.
- Where
- Tokmal Tanda village, Partur tehsil, Jalna district, Maharashtra.
- Why
- Ade was allegedly harassed and threatened online after a video of him and a friend urinating near a railway station name board went viral.
Alleged Harassers
Victim's Family
Responsibility for Harassment
Alleged Harassers
Continued online harassment and threats despite an apology, leading to the suicide.
Victim's Family
The act of urinating near a railway station name board, which went viral, caused online outrage.
- Deceased's Name
- Mahesh Ade
- Deceased's Age
- 27 years old
- Location of Death
- Tokmal Tanda village, Partur tehsil, Jalna district, Maharashtra
- Date of Death
- Wednesday (November 5)
- Cause of Death
- Jumped into a well
- Reason for Harassment
- Viral video showing urinating near 'Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar Railway Station' name board
- Legal Action
- Case registered against seven persons for criminal intimidation and suicide abetment (BNS sections)
Sources
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Suicide Abetment Case Accused Jumps Off Train, Escapes Police Custody in Thane
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