Mumbai: A 14-year-old boy committed suicide after jumping off a building in Andheri East, Mumbai, on Saturday.
Police said the boy told his friends that he won’t be able to meet them on Monday as he won’t be alive till then. Investigators are trying to find out if the death is linked to ‘Blue Whale’ suicide challenge.
Reacting to the ‘game’ Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis said, “The Blue Whale game is dangerous. We are worried. We will convey this to the Centre.”
Ex-deputy CM Ajit Pawar also demanded that the culprits behind the game be punished. “It is an alarming case for all of us. The Andheri incident should be thoroughly investigated.”
'Blue Whale' is an online game which originated in Russia. It was created by 22-year-old Philipp Budeikin, who is currently spending three years in a Siberian jail. Participants of this game have to perform 49 intense tasks in 50 days that ends in committing suicide by jumping off a building.
The tasks in the game include climbing a crane, carving a specific phrase on the person’s own hand or arm, doing secret tasks, poking a needle to the arm or leg, standing on a bridge and roof, listening to music, and watching videos sent to the challengers by the administrator.
Incidents related to the case have been recorded in Argentina, Italy, Brazil, China, Kenya, Saudi Arabia, Russia and USA, among others.
The teenager’s parents said they are not aware if their child was into any social media challenge. The deceased’s mobile phone has not been recovered yet. Police are recording the statements of his friends.
An Accidental Death Report (ADR) has been registered in Meghwadi police station.
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