Kerala Teen's Death: Probe Into K-Pop Linked Instagram Network Targeting Minors

• A 16-year-old girl's death in Chottanikkara, Kerala, has sparked an investigation into a suspected online network influencing teenagers.
• The student was found dead in a quarry after leaving home for school, with digital clues on her phone pointing to online activity.
• A note mentioned emotional distress over a 'Korean friend's' reported death, but online interactions are now suspected to be a larger factor.
• The probe centers on an Instagram account 'Black Venom', followed by the girl, featuring K-Pop content; many followers disappeared post-death.
• Cyber forensic analysis revealed students using multiple Instagram accounts from single devices, often with false identities, making tracing difficult.