Mumbai cyber cops & Meta saved 624 people from taking own lives since 2023

MUMBAI: When a truck driver posted a video on Instagram in mid-2025, the content triggered immediate concern within the Mumbai police’s cyber unit. The driver, in his mid-20s, was on the verge of taking a drastic step—he intended to ram his vehicle. When the cyber police reached him through contact information provided by tech company Meta, he was too distraught to speak, responding only with tears.”Time was critical. The fact that his location was constantly changing indicated he was behind the wheel,” said a cyber police officer. The cops meticulously searched through his Instagram profile for a clue and found an image where he was selling ice-cream from a stall. “It was a side-hustle,” said the officer. The stall had a phone number mentioned on it. That single lead connected the police to the driver’s associate in Rajasthan. While the cyber police kept his associate on the line to ensure the truck was pulled over, they also informed Rajasthan authorities to move in and prevent a tragedy.