Komal Mishra Suicide: UP Beautician Says Obscene AI Videos Were Used To Blackmail Her, Names 4 in Final Video

A 20-year-old beautician and makeup artist, Komal Mishra, died by suicide in Uttar Pradesh's Etawah district after recording a video in which she accused four people of repeatedly harassing and blackmailing her. According to her husband, the harassment involved AI-generated videos and morphed photographs that were allegedly used to blackmail her.

Moments before taking the extreme step, Komal sent the video to her husband, Saurabh Dwivedi. In the recording, she named Rubina Khan, Sabina Khan, Abhishek Singh and Ritesh Roy, holding them responsible for her death.

"These four people are the reason I am hanging myself... They have ruined my home. If I die, they should be imprisoned for life," Komal said in the video.

She further alleged that the accused had threatened to reveal details of her life before marriage to her husband and in-laws, causing her severe mental distress. ‘I Love You, Mummy, Papa’: Class 12 Topper Dies by Suicide in Dehradun, Leaves Emotional Note for Parents.

"My husband is very nice. He loves me a lot... He should not be blamed for my death," she said, adding that she alone was taking the decision.

Saurabh, who works as a clerk at the Barhpura block office, said he rushed Komal to a hospital after receiving the video, but doctors declared her dead.

He told police that Komal worked as a makeup artist, beautician and event organiser and had recently returned from Jaipur. According to him, some of her acquaintances had been harassing and blackmailing her using AI-generated videos and morphed photographs, leaving her under immense mental stress.

Komal and Saurabh had married for love around three-and-a-half years ago and are survived by their two young children. Kanpur: Woman Battling Spinal Illness Dies by Suicide; Emotional Note Expresses Gratitude to Husband and In-Laws.

Police said multiple videos have been recovered from Komal's mobile phone and are being examined as part of the investigation.

"The videos recovered from the deceased's mobile phone are being examined and further legal action will be taken based on the evidence collected during the investigation," police said.

The body has been sent for post-mortem examination and further investigation is underway.

Suicide Prevention and Mental Health Helpline Numbers:

Tele Manas (Ministry of Health) – 14416 or 1800 891 4416; NIMHANS – + 91 80 26995000 /5100 /5200 /5300 /5400; Peak Mind – 080-456 87786; Vandrevala Foundation – 9999 666 555; Arpita Suicide Prevention Helpline – 080-23655557; iCALL – 022-25521111 and 9152987821; COOJ Mental Health Foundation (COOJ) – 0832-2252525.

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