In a surprising turn of events, a WhatsApp group admin was shot dead after reportedly kicking out a member from the group. Police sources confirm that a suspect has been charged with murder, which reflects the extreme escalation of an online disagreement into a real-life tragedy.
The authorities are inquiring into the reason for the attack, with eyewitnesses indicating that the attacker felt hurt after being ousted from the group. The attack has led to fears of the increasing tension between online relations and their possible real-world implications.
Police authorities have called on people to exercise civility online and report threats issued online before things get out of hand. The incident is currently under investigation, with more details to be brought to light shortly.
