The Blue Whale Challenge is reportedly a suicide game in which the player is given certain tasks to complete for a period of 50 days and the final task leads to suicide. Photo: HTNew Delhi: The government has directed internet majors—Google, Facebook, WhatsApp, Instagram, Microsoft and Yahoo—to immediately remove the links of dangerous online game Blue Whale Challenge, which has led to the suicide of children in India and other countries. The Blue Whale Challenge is reportedly a suicide game in which the player is given certain tasks to complete for a period of 50 days and the final task leads to suicide. The player is also asked to share photos after finishing the challenge. The ministry said the proponent of Blue Whale Challenge should be reported to law enforcement agencies.

Source: Mint August 15, 2017 06:56 UTC