Blue whale 'The Suicide game'-Banned

•In response to the recent ban announced by the Indian government on the Blue Whale suicide challenge, Microsoft India is already gearing up to enforce the ban and an official announcement can be expected very soon.

•The Ministry, led by Union Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad, had recently issued instructions to internet platforms, including Google India, Facebook, WhatsApp, Yahoo India, Instagram and Microsoft India, to identify and immediately remove links to Blue Whale Challenge and all other similar games.
•The order points out that the action on the part of Google, Facebook etc is called for since "the administrator of the game uses a social media platform to invite/incite children to play this game, which may eventually lead the child to extreme steps for self-inflicting injuries, including suicide."

The order also asks the internet platforms to report to police and other law enforcement agencies about the proponent of this game.

•Preventive measures or tips
1 The Blue Whale challenge targets kids in difficult situations and are mostly lonely and depressed. Family and friends need to come together to help such kids.
2 . As this game mostly targets school going kids, guardians, friends or near ones should keep a close watch of early signs. Cut marks on lips, razor scratches on hands should be considered seriously. Just be observant.
3 Watch out for kids listening to weird psychedelic music or someone waking up at odd hours.
4 The signs are very similar to someone looking at suicide or self-harm. The concern over here is that the Blue Whale Challenge serves as a platform to connect people with suicidal tendencies and speeds up the end-result in a well-designed ‘50-steps to death’ game.