20-year-old Indian student's death at UMass linked to Blue Whale Challenge, the first recorded fatality in India.
20-year-old Indian student at the University of Massachusetts died in March, possibly linked to the Blue Whale Challenge, an online suicide game. This appears to be the first recorded case of a Blue Whale challenge fatality for India. The game involves participants completing increasingly difficult tasks over 50 days, with self-harm coming into play in the final stages. The Indian government had previously issued an advisory against the game, calling it an abetment to suicide.
April 20, 2024
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