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'7 hours gaming, 4 hours on YouTube': 10-year-old dies by suicide in Nangloi; police suspect screen addic

Aug 3, 2025Nangloi, India1 source

Summary

A 10-year-old boy died by suicide in Nangloi, India. According to reports, he spent seven hours gaming and four hours on YouTube daily. Local police suspect screen addiction as a contributing factor. The incident has raised concerns about the impact of excessive screen time on children.

Incident Details

Domain
Self-Harm & Suicide

Content or interactions that contribute to self-harm, suicidal ideation, or eating disorders.

Mechanism
conduct
Severity
FatalityMinor involved
Platforms
Recipient
Individuala 10-year-old child in Nangloi
Dimensions
psychologicalautonomy

Sources

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