A man from Kozhikode, Kerala, identified as Deepak U, aged between 40 and 42, was found dead by suicide at his residence on Sunday, January 18, 2026. His death occurred days after a video, posted by a woman named Shimjitha, went viral on social media, accusing him of sexual harassment on a crowded Kerala State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) bus. The video, which garnered over 2 million views, showed the woman alleging that Deepak deliberately touched her inappropriately during a journey from Payyannur. Deepak's family and friends have vehemently denied the allegations, stating that he was a person who stayed away from controversies and had no prior complaints. They attribute his suicide to the severe mental distress and online character assassination he endured following the widespread circulation of the video. The woman, Shimjitha, has maintained her stance, stating she was convinced the touch was intentional and a 'sexual boundary violation.' She also mentioned informing the Vadakara police before posting the video and later uploaded another clip defending her actions. The Kozhikode Medical College police have registered a case of unnatural death and have launched a formal investigation into both the harassment allegations and the circumstances that led to Deepak's death. The tragic incident has ignited a significant debate across social media and news platforms in India regarding the ethics of public shaming through viral videos and the profound impact of online trials on individuals' mental health.