An 11th-grade student lost his life under mysterious circumstances after being struck by a speeding train in the Chhola Mandir area on Friday night. The victim, identified as Mrityunjay Sharma, was reportedly engrossed in the popular online game Free Fire at the time of the accident, leading to speculation that his mobile gaming addiction may have contributed to the tragedy.
The incident occurred while Mrityunjay’s parents were away. His mother and sister were visiting relatives in Vidisha, and his father had stepped out for an errand. The family was informed of the accident by police around 9:30 PM.
According to Mrityunjay's maternal uncle, Manoj Sharma, the teenager had developed a strong addiction to mobile games, particularly Free Fire, spending significant time on his phone. Despite his parents’ efforts to counsel him about his gaming habits, they refrained from pressuring or reprimanding him, as he was their only son.
Mrityunjay’s family believes that the game’s tasks may have distracted him and led to the fatal encounter with the train.
