Over the last four years, Karnataka, India, has registered five cases of children adversely affected by online gaming, leading to serious concerns. Notably, an MBBS student tragically committed suicide in Bidar due to online gaming addiction. In response, Karnataka's Home Minister G. Parameshwara announced that the state government will ban social media for children under 16 years old as part of the 2026-27 budget. Measures are being taken under various laws, including the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and the Information Technology Act, to regulate illegal gaming activities. The Union Government's Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Act, 2025 will also guide actions against harmful gaming practices. Furthermore, police initiatives like Mane Manege Police are aimed at raising awareness among children about the dangers of online gaming through school visits and community meetings. The government is also working to ensure that gaming platforms obtain licenses and remove unauthorized applications to protect children from gambling-related harms.