Thiruvanthapuram, Jan. 19 -- Kerala State Human Rights Commission on Monday has directed the Deputy Inspector General (DIG), North Zone, to conduct an inquiry into the death of a youth who was found hanging days after a woman shared a video on social media alleging sexual harassment on a bus.

The Commission's Judicial Member, K Baijunath, has asked for an investigation report to be submitted within one week. The matter will be considered during the Commission's sitting scheduled to be held at the Kozhikode Public Works Rest House on February 19.

The action was taken based on complaints filed by advocates V Devadas and Abdu Rahim Pookkath. According to the complaints, the young man became distressed after the video was made public by the...