Archive · 30 Sep 2025
Kerala: 41 Child Suicides Linked to Internet Abuse
Over the past four years, 41 children in Kerala took their own lives due to issues related to mobile phones and the internet.
The Chief Minister announced these figures.
Authorities also found that the internet led to 30 minors being exploited or using drugs.
To help, Kerala has digital de-addiction centers, where children can get treatment.
Parents and experts urge a stronger role in digital media use and protecting kids online.
41 minors in Kerala died by suicide from 2021 to September 9, 2025.
The suicides are linked to mobile and internet abuse.
The Chief Minister of Kerala announced these figures.
Police also tracked 30 minors in sexual exploitation and drug abuse cases.
Kerala has multiple digital de-addiction centers for support.
- Who
- Minors in Kerala
- What
- Died by suicide and involved in exploitation cases
- When
- 2021 to September 9, 2025
- Where
- Kerala, India
- Why
- Mobile phone and internet abuse
Parental/Societal Responsibility
Individual Accountability
Role of Parents
Parental/Societal Responsibility
Experts have urged parents to play a stronger role in prevention.
Individual Accountability
Developing self-control and discipline in using digital media is key to preventing digital addiction.
Online predators
Parental/Societal Responsibility
Cybercrime officials warn of growing risks from online predators.
Individual Accountability
Individuals create fake profiles to befriend children online and then exploit them
- Total Suicides
- 41 minors
- Time Period
- 2021 to September 9, 2025
- Primary Cause
- Mobile phone and internet abuse
- Additional Cases
- 30 minors in exploitation and drug abuse cases
- Digital De-addiction Centres
- 6 operational, 8 planned
