City
Epaper

Nashik: 18-year-old dies by suicide due to 'Blue Whale' game

By Lokmat English Desk | Updated: December 31, 2021 17:03 IST

Pramod Jadhav lives with his family in the Waluji complex at Gaikwad Mala, adjacent to Muktidham. His 18-year-old son ...

Open in App

Pramod Jadhav lives with his family in the Waluji complex at Gaikwad Mala, adjacent to Muktidham. His 18-year-old son Tushar Jadhav had been playing an online game called Blue Whale on his mobile for a few days. He had got addicted to the game. Tushar started playing the game on Wednesday (29) when he was alone at home. Tushar cut both of his wrists with a sharp object and committed suicide by hanging himself at home and also consumed phenyl. When the Jadhav family came home in the evening, both the doors of the house were closed. They rang the doorbell and knocked on the door. However, there was no response from inside. Meanwhile, when Pramod Jadhav broke down the door and entered the house, he found his son dead.

It is being speculated that Tushar may have committed suicide after going on an online Blue Whale game. Meanwhile, further investigation of the case is being carried out by the suburban police. The incident, which took place in Bharwasti, has created a stir in the area. The death of Tushar has caused a stir in Gaikwad Mala area. Psychiatrists say that it is important for parents to check their children's mobile games from time to time, focusing on their mobile usage. A sudden death has been registered at the Suburban Police Station in this regard.

Tags: Nashik
Open in App

Related Stories

MaharashtraPune To Nashik in Just 20 Minutes? New Highway to Transform Connectivity

NashikNashik Farmer Duped of ₹1.44 Crore in Liquor Shop Licence Scam, FIR Filed

MaharashtraNashik Tragedy: Girl Commits Suicide After Three Men Coerce Her Into Relationship With One

NashikNashik Crime: 17-Year-Old Dies by Suicide After Harassment by Obsessive Admirer

NashikNashik House Collapse: Eight Women Among Nine Injured After Two-Storey Building Falls in Khadkali

Maharashtra Realted Stories

MumbaiMumbai: Maratha Quota Protesters Allegedly Assault Passenger, Damage BEST Bus at Juhu Station (VIDEO)

MumbaiMumbai: Burglars Wearing Saffron Scarves Break into Shop Fort Area

MaharashtraNagpur: 61-Year-Old Contractor Dies by Suicide Amid Financial Stress, Pending Govt Dues

Mumbai‘Mumbai Brought to Standstill’: Bombay HC Slams Manoj Jarange’s Maratha Reservation Protest, Orders Streets Cleared by Sep 2

Mumbai‘We Will Shut Down Entire Maharashtra, Including Mumbai’: Manoj Jarange Patil Warns CM Devendra Fadnavis