Blue Whale Game Returns? Bhopal Teen’s Death Raises Alarm on Online Games

Mobile phones have made life easier for all of us. We used to receive news from family members through letters and telegrams, and now we can receive it at the touch of a button. Smartphones have even brought distant friends and family face-to-face through video calls. However, through these same mobile phones, a disease has also quietly entered our homes. This disease is the addiction to mobile phone games. There are some extremely dangerous games on mobile phones that can even take the lives of those playing them. A 14-year-old boy committed suicide in Bhopal, the capital of Madhya Pradesh, due to his addiction to one such game. Do you know the full story?

The incident took place in Bhopal's Piplani area. An eighth-grade student committed suicide due to his addiction to online games. It's remarkable that the teenager who committed suicide was his parents' only child. According to reports, the teenager was addicted to mobile games. The police have registered a case in this matter.

Bhopal Suicide Case: What Happened?

No Suicide Note, But Serious Suspicions

Incident in Piplani AreaAnsh Sahu, a 14-year-old resident of Shriram Colony in Bhopal's Piplani area, committed suicide at his home. However, the police have not found any suicide note. However, statements from family members have led the police investigation into the deadly online game called "Blue Whale."

Who Was Ansh Sahu?

Only Child of School Teacher Parents: Ansh's parents are teachers at a private school, and Ansh was their only son. According to reports, on Monday, February 2nd, Ansh's maternal grandfather's thirteenth day ceremony was held at his maternal grandparents' home. Family members had gone there, and Ansh was alone at home. When the family returned home in the afternoon to pick him up, they found the door locked from inside. When the door didn't open despite repeated knocking, they peeped inside through a window. Upon looking inside, they discovered Ansh's suicide.

Police Investigation and Forensic Examination: The family broke the door open and immediately rushed him to a private hospital in Indrapuri. Doctors there declared him dead. Upon receiving information about the incident, the Piplani police station arrived at the scene and began the investigation, sending the body for a post-mortem examination. ACP Aditi B. Saxena told the media that Ansh's mobile phone has been seized and sent for forensic examination. The mobile's search history and gaming data will reveal the true reason for the suicide.

Family Statements Point to Online Game: According to family members, Ansh had been addicted to playing the "Blue Whale" game on his mobile phone for some time. This game is notorious for its dangerous tasks. In 2016-17, several children and young people across the country took their own lives due to this game. Hundreds of children worldwide have committed suicide while trying to complete the game's tasks.

What Is the Blue Whale Game?

It is an internet game available in countries worldwide. The administrator presents various challenges to the player. All challenges must be completed within 50 days, with suicide as the final challenge. It is believed that this game was inspired by beached whales (suicidal whales). The game originated in Russia in 2013, and the first death occurred in 2015. The game became increasingly popular in 2016-17.

Who Created the Blue Whale Game?

This game, called Blue Whale, was created in 2013 by Philip Budeikin. Following a surge in suicides in Russia, Philip Budeikin was arrested and sentenced to prison. Philip claimed that the game was meant to cleanse society. He argued that suicide victims were biological waste. Philip was a psychology student and was expelled from university. Psychologists consider the creator of such games to have a sick personality.

How the Blue Whale Game Traps Players

• A gamer is given a challenge every day for 50 days.
• After completing each challenge, they are asked to make a cut on their hand.
• As challenges are completed, a whale shape begins to form on the hand.
• The gamer is asked to carve the letter F-57 on the hand with a blade and send a photo.
• The challenge is to wake up at 4:20 a.m., watch a scary video or movie, and send it to the curator.
• The challenge is to cut three veins on the hand and send a photo to the curator.
• Early in the morning, one is asked to go to a very high rooftop.
• The instruction is to draw a whale on a paper sheet and send it to the curator.
• Challenges to go to the rooftop occur in four stages.
• The challenge is also to listen to music sent by the curator.
• When ready to become a whale, the gamer must carve "Yes" on their foot.
• When ready, they are also challenged to punish themselves by cutting themselves multiple times with a knife.
• Finally, after completing all the challenges, there is a challenge to commit suicide.