Several youngsters here are falling prey to the dangerous online game called Blue Whale Challenge that encourages its participants to commit suicide. The first case in the state was reported last week when a 17-year-old Class X student was admitted to Guwahati Medical College Hospital (GMCH) with injury marks on his body. The student, who had attempted suicide two years ago, was brought to the hospital, after his teachers saw image of a blue whale etched on his hand and alerted the parents. Assam Police have issued an advisory to parents to monitor online activity of their children. Teachers of a madrasa contacted the parents of a Class VII student after they learnt about his penchant for the game.

Source: Hindustan Times September 01, 2017 18:00 UTC