Meta alert helps cops rescue youth after Insta suicide post
At 6:32 am, Meta's global monitoring system flagged a disturbing Instagram post from the youth in Shahganj police station limits, where he uploaded a message with the caption "Goodbye, life", showing him consuming a large quantity of pills. Meta immediately sent an alert email to the Uttar Pradesh Police Social Media Centre at the Police Headquarters, Lucknow.
Taking immediate cognisance, DGP Rajeev Krishna issued urgent instructions to trace and rescue the individual.
Based on the mobile number and geolocation details provided by Meta, the Social Media Centre coordinated with the cops, alerting the Shahganj police station.
Within 10 minutes, a sub-inspector of Shahganj police station reached the youth's residence. After speaking to the family, the officer rushed to the youth's room, where he was found shouting in distress. With the help of family members, the officer administered basic first aid and took him to a nearby doctor.
After medical treatment, his condition stabilised, and he was safely brought back home.
During counselling, the youth revealed that he is the only son among five sisters and works as a daily wage labourer like his father. He said frequent domestic disputes, especially with his father, pushed him into severe mental distress and depression, prompting the suicide attempt. The youth's family expressed deep gratitude to UP Police for their swift and humane action.
Saving lives since 2022
Under the collaborative system in place between Meta and Uttar Pradesh Police since 2022, any suicide-related post made on Facebook or Instagram triggers an email and call alert to UP Police. From Jan 1, 2023, to July 10, 2025, this initiative helped save the lives of 1,132 individuals, according to official police data.
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