PUBG Rage: Teenager Sentenced for Family Tragedy

A Pakistani teenager, Zain Ali, was sentenced to 100 years in prison for killing his mother, brother, and two sisters in 2022 due to rage induced by playing PUBG. The court decided on four life sentences instead of capital punishment due to his age.

In a stark reminder of the dangers associated with excessive gaming, a local court sentenced Pakistani teenager Zain Ali to 100 years in prison this Wednesday. The 17-year-old was found guilty of murdering his mother, brother, and two sisters in 2022, driven by a fit of rage from playing the online game, PUBG.

Judge Riaz Ahmed of Lahore's Additional Sessions Court delivered the verdict, citing overwhelming evidence presented by the prosecution. Due to Ali's age, he avoided the death penalty, receiving four life sentences instead, each spanning 25 years.

Ali, from Lahore's Kahna area, was described as a dedicated PUBG player, known for spending countless hours gaming. The incident, which shocked the Pakistani nation, unfolded after Ali lost his temper following a gaming failure and a reprimand from his mother, leading to the tragic shootings.

(With inputs from agencies.)