Man dies jumping into river after posting Insta reel in Kochi

A 25-year-old man died after jumping into the Periyar River at Kalamassery in Kochi after posting an Instagram reel indicating his intention, police said on Thursday, August 13.

The deceased was identified as Antony Daniel of Sundaragiri, Thrikkakara.

According to police, Daniel left his house for work at around 10 am on Wednesday, August



12.

Later in the day, he posted an Instagram reel in which he said he had made a mistake in 2020, had been unable to overcome it and was under severe distress, police said.

He also thanked his family and requested his brother to take care of their parents before jumping into the river near the Manjummel regulator at around 10.30 pm, police said.