Two men die by suicide after live Instagram stream in Punjab village, FIR lodged against four
Summary
Two men died by suicide after going live on Instagram in the Barnala district of Punjab on Sunday evening. The incident occurred in Chhanna Gulab Singh Wala village in the Bhadaur Assembly constituency. The men, identified as Kulwinder Singh Kinda and Balbeer Singh alias Beera, were sitting in a car parked near agricultural fields when they streamed the live video. In the video, they alleged harassment by two villagers, including a commission agent. Villagers who saw the live video rushed to the scene and took the men to the Civil Hospital in Bhadaur, where they were declared dead. An FIR has been lodged based on a complaint from Kulwinder's father, and a case has been registered against four people, with investigations ongoing.
Incident Details
Content or interactions that contribute to self-harm, suicidal ideation, or eating disorders.
Content or contact linked to suicidal ideation, attempts, or completion.
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