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Rajasthan Influencer Anita Bishnoi Hospitalised After Alleged Poisoning on Instagram Live

Authorities are investigating a viral live-stream after family members said weeks of online harassment over a viral video pushed her to take the step.

Overview

  • On Wednesday Anita Bishnoi allegedly consumed a poisonous substance during or shortly after an Instagram Live and was rushed to Mathuradas Mathur (MDM) Hospital in Jodhpur.
  • Hospital officials say she is under close medical care and her condition is being monitored, though some reports described her status as critical.
  • Family and her husband say sustained trolling and targeted messages escalated after a video in which she criticised short clothing, and she posted a warning and a video naming people she said were harassing her.
  • Local police have opened a probe into the circumstances and the viral footage, with no formal FIR reported immediately and published accounts differing on details such as viewer counts and exact timing.
  • Bishnoi is a well-known Rajasthan content creator with large Facebook and Instagram followings, and the case has focused attention on online harassment, livestream moderation, and mental-health risks for creators.