Goa Student Faces Intense Trolling Over Viral Littering Video, Shoots Himself

Panaji: A 23-year-old college student from North Goa, Samuel Garvin de Braganca, reportedly took his own life after facing intense online trolling due to a viral video showing him dumping garbage by the roadside. Samuel Garvin de Braganca killed himself on Thursday night in the bathroom of his house, a senior police official said.A video of him dumping a garbage bag at the roadside was shot by a person, who later posted it on a social media platform, officials told PTI. After the video went viral, a complaint was filed against Samuel over his act at the Mapusa police station, the family members added. A senior police official said the FIR was booked against Samuel under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) section 271 (negligent acts likely to spread

infection of a disease dangerous to life) of and also under the Goa Biodegradable Garbage Control Act. Samuel was also called to the police station and was issued a notice under relevant provisions of the law, he said.

Pramod Sawant orders probe

According to local authorities, Samuel allegedly shot himself inside the bathroom of his residence on Thursday night. His family rushed him to a hospital in Mapusa, where he was declared dead last night, the police said.Chief Minister Dr Pramod Sawant directed the police to conduct an in-depth investigation into the matter. Talking to reporters on Friday, Samuel's family members said he went into depression after being trolled on social media over the video.Addressing the media on Friday, Chief Minister Pramod Sawant termed the loss of life as highly unfortunate. "I have instructed the police to conduct a thorough investigation," the Chief Minister confirmed.After his death, the family members demanded the arrest of the person who had shot the video and posted it on social media.(With PTI inputs)