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8. It is reported that even though "the enthusiasm to play the game with thrill is the motivating factor initially, it is only the fear that their personal information is hacked by the administrator that the players are reluctant to come out of the death-trap.

9. The National Commission for Protection of Child Rights took up the matter on 04.05.2017 by calling upon the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (Meity) to take immediate action to ban the game and its spread in India. Thereupon, MeitY requested Google India to unlist/remove the said game/apps from relavant platforms like Google Playstore for avoiding further downloads/circulation in India. Compliance of the same was instructed to be reported at the earliest. The reply from Google India Pvt Ltd. vide its letter dated 22.05.2017 is revealing. While Google India appreciated the concerns of the Union Government, they made it clear that Google services such as Google Play are provided by Google Inc, a company incorporated under and governed by the laws of United States. It was made clear that Google India does not play any role in providing the said services. They claimed to have referred the matter to the Google Play Team who have indicated that they are aware of the aforementioned game and are continuing to take action on any apps that they find are in violation of the Google Play Policy. It was also mentioned that if any user suspects an app may be in violation of play policy, it can be reported.

10. We read and re-read the aforesaid response of Google India. Google India has virtually washed its hands off. Action will be taken by Google Play Team based in USA if their "Policy" is violated. MeitY had also written to Microsoft India, Facebook India, Yahoo India and other social media service providers requiring them to ensure that the link to the said deadly game is immediately removed from their platforms. The proponent of the game was to be reported to the Law Enforcement Agencies. The Central Board of Secondary Education has also issued a detailed circular addressed to all Heads of Institutions affilated to CBSE setting out the series of measures to be adopted by the Schools.