Man, teen girl die by suicide in Gujarat forest; act livestreamed on Instagram

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What happened

In Dahod district, a boy and a minor girl died by suicide by hanging themselves in a forest area.

The incident occurred while their families opposed their relationship, leading to their tragic decision.

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  • Reported by Times of India and published Tue, 06 Oct 2026 12:29:54 UTC.

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