In a heartbreaking incident, a first-year Indian student studying in the United States in March allegedly took his life while playing the infamous ‘Blue Whale Challenge’. This tragic incident has highlighted the dangers of online gaming and the need to increase awareness and vigilance.
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The 20-year-old student was studying in the first year at the University of Massachusetts. He was found dead on 8 March. Bristol County District Attorney spokesman Greg Milliot said the case is being investigated as an “apparent suicide.”
What is the Blue Whale Challenge?
The ‘Blue Whale Challenge’ is an online game in which participants are given a dare to perform, which becomes more difficult as they cross 50 levels. The Indian government wanted to ban the game years ago, but considered a more detailed advisory instead. The IT Ministry had said in an advisory issued in 2017, a year after the game’s launch,
Blue Whale Game is a game that incites suicide
When asked specifically about the student’s death in the game, spokesperson Greg Miliot said,
We have no information on this. The case is being investigated as an apparent suicide. We are awaiting the medical examiner’s final findings before closing the case. This happened on March 22. There was no response to requests for updates. He did not respond to a text and voice call message on Friday.
According to reports, this game is played on social media platforms. It consists of an administrator and a partner. The administrator gives a task every day for a period of 50 days. The tasks are easy in the beginning, but they become increasingly difficult as the final stages involve self-harm.
conclusion, The death of the Indian student is a reminder of the dangers posed by online games like ‘Blue Whale Challenge’. This highlights the importance of proactive measures by governments, teachers and parents to protect youth from becoming victims of such harmful influences. As the investigation continues, it is important to raise awareness and promote digital literacy to prevent similar tragedies in the future.
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