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Pune Man Dies by Suicide After Facebook Live as Police Open Probe Into Note Alleging Inaction

Police have opened an accidental death inquiry focused on digital evidence, including a multi-page note.

Overview

  • Keshari Prasad Sahu jumped from a water tank at Bhosari’s vegetable market after livestreaming a plea to be reunited with his wife and daughter.
  • Responders from the police and fire brigade attempted to counsel him and facilitated a phone call with his wife shortly before he jumped.
  • Investigators recovered a detailed suicide note in which Sahu accused certain individuals of taking his wife and alleged inadequate police assistance.
  • Bhosari police registered an accidental death report and are reviewing the Facebook videos, the note, and other available footage and witness accounts.
  • A police source said the wife was traced and declined to return, and officers indicated possible alcohol use before the act, points the probe aims to clarify.