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Dahod: Man and 16-year-old girl die after Instagram live suicide
✍️ TOI City
🗓 07 Oct 2026, 09:48 AM
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A man and a 16-year-old girl in Dahod district, Gujarat, ended their lives in a forest after livestreaming the act on Instagram. Police are investigating the incident, which reportedly followed the refusal of the man's parents to approve their marriage due to clan differences.
A tragic incident occurred in Dahod district, Gujarat, where a man identified as Rajesh Ninama and a 16-year-old girl died by suicide in a forested area. The couple reportedly carried out the act while broadcasting it live on Instagram, causing shock among viewers and deep grief for their families.
According to police sources, the motive behind the incident appears to be linked to family opposition. Rajesh had approached his parents for permission to marry the girl, but the request was denied due to differences in their clans. Following this rejection, the couple decided to end their lives.
Local police have registered a case and are investigating the circumstances surrounding the deaths. Authorities are reviewing the digital evidence from the social media platform to understand the timeline of events. The bodies were recovered from the forest area, and forensic teams have been deployed to the scene.
The incident has sparked discussions regarding the impact of social media on mental health and the role of traditional family structures in such tragedies. Local community members expressed their sorrow over the loss of the young couple.
According to police sources, the motive behind the incident appears to be linked to family opposition. Rajesh had approached his parents for permission to marry the girl, but the request was denied due to differences in their clans. Following this rejection, the couple decided to end their lives.
Local police have registered a case and are investigating the circumstances surrounding the deaths. Authorities are reviewing the digital evidence from the social media platform to understand the timeline of events. The bodies were recovered from the forest area, and forensic teams have been deployed to the scene.
The incident has sparked discussions regarding the impact of social media on mental health and the role of traditional family structures in such tragedies. Local community members expressed their sorrow over the loss of the young couple.