Suicide on Facebook Live: Bareilly Man Dies After Dispute With Wife, Probe Underway (Disturbing Video)
A young man, identified as Rahul, allegedly died by suicide on Facebook Live in Bareilly's Izzatnagar area following a dispute with his wife. Police have seized his phone, examined the five-minute video, and sent the body for a post-mortem. He leaves behind his wife and three young children as investigators question family members to determine the sequence of events.
A young man allegedly died by suicide after broadcasting a video on Facebook Live following a dispute with his wife in Uttar Pradesh's Bareilly, police said. The incident occurred in the Izzatnagar police station area, leaving his family in shock. The deceased, identified by relatives as Rahul, was living in Haldwani with his wife, Kajal, and their three children, where he was involved in work related to religious rituals and ceremonies.
According to family members, Rahul and his wife had a dispute a few days ago, following which Kajal returned to her parental home in Paharganj with their three children. Rahul reportedly travelled from Haldwani to Bareilly on Sunday evening. After reaching home, he spoke to his wife over the phone. Soon after the conversation, he went live on Facebook from a room, according to his family. Uttar Pradesh Shocker: Lovers Die by Suicide by Hanging Themselves on Eve of Girl’s Marriage in Shahjahanpur.
Man Dies After Dispute With Wife in Bareilly (Viewer Discretion Advised)
In #Bareilly, #UttarPradesh, after a dispute between husband and wife, the wife went to her parental home. Upset by this, the husband hanged himself. The police took custody of the body and sent it for postmortem. pic.twitter.com/pATadNuU2L
— Siraj Noorani (@sirajnoorani) August 19, 2026
थाना इज्जतनगर, बरेली क्षेत्रान्तर्गत पत्नी से विवाद के चलते युवक द्वारा आत्महत्या किए जाने की सूचना के संबंध में पुलिस कार्यवाही पर श्री शिवम आशुतोष, ASP/CO 3rd, बरेली की बाइट।#UPPolice pic.twitter.com/XSGdIHiot9
— Bareilly Police (@bareillypolice) August 19, 2026
Bareilly Man Dies on Facebook Live After Dispute With Wife
The Facebook Live video, which lasted around five minutes, later came to the attention of his family and caused panic among relatives. Police said the video is being examined as part of the investigation. Sensitive details about the method of suicide have not been disclosed.
The incident has since drawn attention on social media, with the video reportedly circulating among people familiar with the family. Uttar Pradesh Shocker: Teacher Dies by Suicide in Ballia Due to Financial Pressure for Sister’s Wedding.
Police Examine Phone and Call Records
Following the incident, police took Rahul's mobile phone into custody and began examining his call records and the Facebook Live video to establish what happened before his death. Investigators are also questioning family members and relatives from both sides to determine the circumstances surrounding the marital dispute. Police said further legal action will be taken based on the findings of the investigation.
Rahul's death has plunged the family into mourning. His relatives said his three children have been left without their father following the incident. Police have sent the body for post-mortem examination as the investigation into the circumstances surrounding the death continues.
Suicide Prevention and Mental Health Helpline Numbers:
Tele Manas (Ministry of Health) – 14416 or 1800 891 4416; NIMHANS – 080-46110007; 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) – 8322252525.
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