A teenager allegedly hanged himself at his home in Noida as he was depressed over not getting likes on his TikTok Videos. The 18-year-old lived in Salarpur, under Sector 39 police station limits in Noida. The incident happened on Thrusday.
Unable to get ‘likes’ on TikTok videos, teenager ends life in Noida: Police
— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) April 17, 2020
The teenager was active on TikTok, posting regular videos. Additional Deputy Commissioner of Police, Noida, Ranvijay Singh said:
“The local police reached the spot immediately after they were alerted about the incident. They broke down the door that was bolted from inside and found his body hanging from the ceiling fan on Thursday evening.”
“During the inquiry, it came to light that he would make videos on TikTok and nobody was ‘liking’ his videos on the video-sharing app since past few days. It’s a shocking finding. People from his family and neighborhood said that he was really worried over not getting ‘likes’ on his TikTok videos and that is why he took this extreme step,” the officer said.
The ADCP said no suicide note was found from the spot but the teenager had told his family members and neighbors that he was “depressed” because he was not getting the expected response on the social media app.
“However, we are investigating the matter and proceedings will be carried out depending on the findings in the case,” Singh said.
A popular social media app now, India is one of the most significant markets for TikTok.
Correct, mental health is an elephant in the room. In our nation we do not pay attention to this issue.
— Sanket Vagal (@Sanket_MV) April 17, 2020
Very sad. Exposure to social media and the impact on young minds should be focussed upon. This is why mental health needs more attention and should not be stigmatized.
— Narmada (@NarmadaNakka) April 17, 2020
Teenagers are living in an illusion of name and fame through social media channels.
Banning is not the solution but educating is.— Pushpank Tripathi (@Pushpank07) April 17, 2020
It should be one of the subjects in school indeed!
— Sandeep Gala (@sandiegala) April 17, 2020
Everyone’s going to give their unsolicited opinions of ‘ban tik tok’ now instead of understanding that our focus should be on mental health and insecurities that come from social media. We need more mental health support/programmes in this country.
— Diyaaa (@diyachordia) April 17, 2020
