Two young siblings went missing from Hastinapur after watching a YouTube gaming video (AI image used for representational purpose only)
MEERUT: An 11-year-old boy and his seven-year-old sibling went missing from their home in Hastinapur, Meerut, on Sunday after being inspired by a ‘Secret House’ game video on YouTube, police said on Monday. The children, residents of B-Block colony in Hastinapur, had left home on Sunday afternoon to attempt a ’24-hour challenge’, setting up a base at a secluded spot near a farmhouse, police said. In the game, players build and hide inside a secret hidden base for a period of 24 hours while following certain rules, police said.
Circle Officer (Mawana) Pankaj Lavania said police and the ‘Mission Shakti’ team launched a search and safely recovered the children within about two hours. You Can Also Check: Gold Rate in Meerut | Silver Rate in Meerut | Bank Holidays in Meerut | Public Holidays in Meerut | Meerut AQI | Weather in Meerut | Petrol Price in Meerut | Diesel Price in Meerut | CNG Price in Meerut | LPG Price in Meerut Stay updated with the latest Meerut news.
During questioning, the children told police that they had watched the gaming content on YouTube and decided to recreate the challenge themselves. Their families searched the neighbourhood and the homes of relatives after the children could not be found. They subsequently informed the police. They were later handed over to their families. Download the TOI App.