Overview

• Investigators have seized the Class 7 student’s mobile phone and sent it for forensic analysis to reconstruct his recent online activity.
• Police have begun interviewing the boy’s family members and school contacts to gather insights into his mental state.
• While authorities continue to explore a possible link to the anime series Death Note, they are also pursuing alternative leads in the case.
• A separate inquiry into a 10-year-old’s Delhi death tied to mobile gaming addiction is shaping a wider review of minors’ screen time habits and mental health.
• Experts and child advocates are calling for stronger parental supervision and mental health safeguards for children exposed to dark or excessive digital content.