Tragic Consequences of Online Gaming

A young boy in Lucknow took his own life after losing Rs 14 lakh from his father's bank account in an online game. Fear of parental reprimand led him to this drastic step. His family discovered the tragedy too late, prompting calls for stricter regulation on online games.

A tragic incident unfolded in the Mohanlalganj area of Lucknow, where a 13-year-old boy hanged himself after squandering Rs 14 lakh from his father's bank account on an online game, according to police sources on Tuesday.

Mohanlalganj Station House Officer (SHO) D K Singh reported that Yash, a class six student, resorted to this extreme step on Monday. The boy's father discovered the drained account during a bank visit, leading to the boy's fearful action.

The family, upon hearing his sister's cries, found Yash unresponsive on the roof. Despite their immediate attempts to save him, doctors at a community health center declared him dead. In the wake of this incident, local citizens are calling for a ban on online gaming to prevent future tragedies.

(With inputs from agencies.)