Uttarakhand youth dies by suicide after alleging police harassment in video on social media
A 20-year-old man, Pankaj Kumar, was found dead under suspicious circumstances in Satpuli, Uttarakhand, on May 2, 2026. Prior to his death, he posted a video on social media alleging police harassment following the seizure of his motorcycle. Police have confirmed the incident and are investigating the circumstances surrounding his death.
- ▪Pankaj Kumar, a 20-year-old from Retpur village, was found hanging from a bridge in Satpuli.
- ▪Before his death, he posted a video on social media accusing local police of harassment.
- ▪The incident was reported by a local resident who made an emergency call to authorities.
- ▪Police confirmed that the motorcycle seizure preceded the video and subsequent death.
- ▪The investigation is ongoing to verify the allegations and determine the cause of death.
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A 20-year-old youth was found hanging from a bridge, with his helmet on, in Satpuli of Pauri Garhwal district in Uttarakhand on Saturday (May 2, 2026). Before his alleged suicide, the victim posted a video on social media accusing local police of harassment after they seized his motorcycle.The police identified the deceased as Pankaj Kumar, a resident of Retpur village, and informed his family. The incident came to light after a local resident alerted authorities through an emergency call. Officials learned that the man had recorded a video before the incident, alleging mistreatment by the police.
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