<h5>Who was Pranshu?</h5><p>Pranshu was a 16-year-old queer artist from Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh. In a tragic turn of events, they killed themself after receiving thousands of hate comments on an Instagram reel they had shared. Pranshu was a self-taught makeup artist who managed an Instagram account where they posted makeup and beauty content.</p><p>Several members of the <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.newsahoot.com/articles/what-does-lgbtq-stand-for">LGBTQ</a> community and others have expressed their grief and criticised sites such as Instagram, X, and Facebook for failing to deal with cyberbullying. The police are still investigating the exact reason behind the kid’s death.</p><p>Pranshu used to study in class 10 and lived with their mother. The teenager had posted multiple videos on social media of them doing make-up, applying nail polish on their hands, and wearing jewellery.</p><p>Pranshu’s mother is extremely sad and has said that the teenager faced online hate comments for doing something they not only loved but were also good at. The incident shows the dark side of cyberbullying. We are deeply saddened at this loss of innocent life.</p><figure class="image"><img src="https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/newsahoot.appspot.com/o/cyberbullying-claims-the-life-of-a-teen%2FPranshu%202.jpg?alt=media&amp;token=28520b60-992c-4cc4-8fa6-ed9908af60e5"><figcaption>Pranshu’s post on Instagram. Photo by glamitupwithpranshu.</figcaption></figure><h5>What can be done to stop cyberbullying?</h5><p>The heartbreaking incident with Pranshu highlights the need for society to address the harmful effects of cyberbullying and online hatred. We must encourage people to develop empathy and understanding for those who are different from them. Just because a person is different from us doesn’t mean we should hate them.</p><p>People must also be taught to appreciate diversity and accept people for who they are. Even if you think a person is “weird”, it is not okay to make fun of them or post hate comments about them. You don’t know how your negative words might affect the other person or how they would react.</p><p>Education also plays an important role in preventing hatred and intolerance. Schools, families, and communities should work together to educate people about the negative effects of bullying others. It should also promote an environment in which everyone feels accepted and appreciated.</p><p>The social media platforms should establish a safer online environment. They must also ensure that none of their users face or engage in cyberbullying. Proper action must be taken against those social media users who indulge in cyberbullying. The important thing to remember is that one should always be kind, not cruel.</p><h5>What should you do if you are cyberbullied?</h5><p>Don’t respond to cruel posts or communicate with the person trying to cyberbully you. You can block the person on social media platforms and even on phones. Keep in mind that you are not alone. Tell someone you trust (a parent, a teacher, a friend, etc.) that you are being cyberbullied. They can help you out in this situation.</p><p>You can even ask your parents to file a police complaint. Show all the proofs of you being cyberbullied to the police, and they will help you out. You can also report the person to the social media platform. They can help block the person’s account. If the cyberbullying is causing you mental stress, you should seek help from a mental health professional.</p><p>These are some steps you can take if you are being cyberbullied.</p>

Pranshu, from Ujjain (Madhya Pradesh), was a victim of online hate comments.

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