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Breaking News: Online Gaming Turns Deadly, Two Separate Suicide Cases Shock Ghaziabad and Bhopal

Online gaming addiction is raising alarm after two tragic incidents in India. In Ghaziabad, three biological sisters reportedly committed suicide, allegedly due to their addiction to a Korean mobile game. Police are investigating the case from multiple angles, including the role of the game and family dynamics, but no official confirmation has been released yet. Meanwhile, in Bhopal, a 14-year-old boy, an eighth-grade student and the only child of his parents, died by hanging at home while his parents were away. The boy was reportedly addicted to the Free Fire game and had recently lost around ₹28,000 in-game, leading to stress and pressure from completing game tasks. No suicide note was found, but police have seized his mobile phone and are investigating the circumstances thoroughly. Family members say the boy had been restricted from playing the game after earlier financial losses but resumed playing in secret during relatives’ absence. These incidents highlight the growing risks of mobile gaming addiction among minors in India. Experts and families are calling for stricter regulations and awareness campaigns to prevent such tragic outcomes, emphasizing parental supervision, digital literacy, and government intervention to protect vulnerable children.

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