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In the most tragic case that has revitalized the debate on the harmful nature of excessive gaming and the dangers it poses to a person in general, on February 8, 2026, a 22-year-old young man named Mohammad Kaif, of the Khairnagar locality in Meerut, Uttar Pradesh, died as a result of a massive brain hemorrhage caused during a late-night PUBG Mobile gaming session.

As per his family members and medical reports that saw any media coverage by Zee News, LatestLY, and other media houses, Kaif, the sole son of a property dealer in the region, was a heavy addict of the game. He used to spend so much time playing without listening to the family when they asked him to quit playing or spend days playing with the phone and creating reels. On that ill-fated night, he was enjoying PUBG with headphones in both ears when he all of a sudden reported having a severe headache and collapsed.

He was taken to a hospital in Meerut and later moved to Safdarjung Hospital in Delhi, but he was unable to be saved by the doctors. Postmortem and medical findings demonstrated that his blood pressure soared well above 300 mmHg (outright critical ranges), leading to a rupture of a blood vessel in the brain (brain hemorrhage). The physicians have a suspicion of a long-term blood pressure condition and the extreme levels of stress, excitement, and adrenaline caused by high-stakes gaming that led to the deadly incident.

The event has created a ripple effect on social media platforms as viral videos, reels, and posts are warning about the risks of long gaming sessions, the absence of any breaks, dehydration, or ignoring the symptoms of some headaches or dizziness. Lots of users posted such messages as "No game will be worth your life" and advised the gamer to take breaks every 30-40 minutes, keep hydrated, watch BP (particularly when it is in your family), and seek medical assistance when some discomfort appears.

It is not a single incidence, with comparable incidences of gamers all over the world getting sudden deaths due to gaming addiction causing strokes, heart diseases, or even aneurysms attributed to excessive stress. In India, where a game like PUBG Mobile (now BGMI) continues to be extremely popular on the popularity list among young people, medical specialists are requesting an increase in the scale of responsible gaming, time constraints, and regular check-ups.

The family is shattered, and the tragedy reminds the audience of how grim it is that there is a real world behind all the dramatic moments of playing games when real health is at risk.

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