The recurring nature of these viral "controversies" has forced the Kerala government to consider unprecedented legal measures:

: A woman uploaded a video alleging Deepak had inappropriately touched her on a bus in Kannur.

Several videos specifically involving teenagers and school environments have recently dominated Kerala's digital landscape:

(PDF) The Effects of Social Media on the Well-being of Youth

: The video went viral instantly, leading to widespread public shaming.

: Following his death, police filed suicide abetment charges against the woman who posted the video. Recent Viral Student Incidents (Early 2026)

: Deepak died by suicide shortly after, citing mental trauma from the false allegations.

: Contrastingly, a "heart-melting" video from Government Higher Secondary School, Ayyankoickal, showed students helping a disabled classmate during lunch, receiving over a million views for its positive portrayal of student life. The Debate: Regulation vs. Freedom