New Delhi, Aug. 8 -- A class 7 boy from Bengaluru died by suicide on the night of August 3, with police investigating a potential connection to the Japanese anime web series Death Note. The incident occurred in the CK Acchukattu area and has raised fresh concerns over children's exposure to dark online content.

Authorities have launched a detailed probe to understand the circumstances that may have led to the boy's death, News18 reported.

The victim, a Class 7 student, was reportedly an avid fan of Death Note. During a preliminary inspection of his room, investigators found a drawing of a character from the series. This detail has prompted police to consider whether the show's themes may have influenced the boy's actions.

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