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Deepak’s Death: Custody in Vadakara, and the Dark Side of Online Comments That Can No Longer Be Ignored By : Vijesh Nair Date :22/01/2026 Vadakara | Kerala Deepak is no more. But the questions surrounding his death are growing louder—and uncomfortable. In a key development, Kerala Police have taken Shimjitha Mustafa into custody from a relative’s house in Vadakara in connection with the investigation into Deepak’s death. Authorities are examining whether sustained mental harassment played a role in driving him to the extreme step. This Case Is No Longer Just About One Person What sets this case apart is not just the custody, but the wider scrutiny of social media behaviour that followed Deepak in his final days. Investigators are now closely examining: Online comments Public posts Derogatory reactions Coordinated digital harassment because under Indian law, abetment to suicide does not require physical presence . Repeated humiliation and psychological pressure—especial...