Teen Stabs Family in Koppal Over Online Gaming Dispute
Online game addiction: Koppal teen stabs dad, sister, injures mom
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An 18-year-old student in Gangavathi, Koppal district, allegedly stabbed his father, mother, and sister after being reprimanded for excessive online gaming. His father and sister died, while his mother was seriously injured. The teen also inflicted wounds on himself and is currently hospitalized.
- 01The incident occurred on June 6 in Hosa Ayodhya village, Koppal district.
- 02The deceased include Venkat Naidu, 45, and his 19-year-old daughter, Pragathi.
- 03The attacker, Sai Venkat Manideep, reportedly acted after being advised against playing online games.
- 04The family had dinner together before the attack, which occurred around 10:30 PM.
- 05Investigators are treating the case as a family crime, with ongoing inquiries into the motive.
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In a tragic incident in Gangavathi taluk, Koppal district, an 18-year-old student named Sai Venkat Manideep reportedly stabbed his father, mother, and elder sister after being advised to stop playing online mobile games. The attack took place on the night of June 6 in Hosa Ayodhya village, resulting in the deaths of his father, Venkat Naidu, aged 45, and his sister, Pragathi, aged 19. His mother, Soujanya, sustained serious injuries and is currently receiving treatment alongside Manideep at VIMS Hospital in Ballari. The family had shared dinner before the attack, which began around 10:30 PM when Manideep allegedly turned off the lights and launched his assault. His grandfather, Tatarao, alerted neighbors after hearing the commotion. Preliminary investigations suggest that the attack was unprovoked and stemmed from Manideep's anger over gaming restrictions. Authorities are continuing to investigate the circumstances surrounding this violent act.
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This incident has shocked the local community, raising concerns about the impact of online gaming on youth behavior.
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