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36-year-old man in Bengaluru dies by suicide after online harassment following WhatsApp post

Apr 4, 2025Bengaluru, India1 source

Summary

A 36-year-old man in Bengaluru died by suicide after facing humiliation on social media following a WhatsApp post. The incident occurred in Bengaluru, India. The man's suicide was reportedly linked to the online harassment he experienced. Authorities are investigating the circumstances surrounding his death.

Incident Details

Domain
Self-Harm & Suicide

Content or interactions that contribute to self-harm, suicidal ideation, or eating disorders.

Harm Types
Suicide

Content or contact linked to suicidal ideation, attempts, or completion.

Mechanism
conduct
Severity
Fatality
Platforms
Recipient
IndividualA 36-year-old man from Bengaluru
Dimensions
psychologicalautonomy

Sources

1

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