Mysuru, April 1 -- A former employee of a resort in Virajpet in Kodagu district accused a resort owner of harassment and torture in a Facebook live video, before attempting suicide.

The incident led to a swift response from the city's Lashkar Police, who traced the live video to a lodge and took the man into custody. He is being taken to Virajpet for further questioning. The man, identified as Praveen Aravind, a resident of Gandhinagar in Virajpet, detailed the alleged abuse in a 15-minute live video, claiming he was pushed to the brink due to the harassment.

The live video prompted the Police to quickly trace his location in a race against time to prevent a tragedy. Using technology and location clues, Police team reached the lodge and...