Hello, and welcome to my blog, ThoughtTrailBlog.com. I am Gurkaran Singh, a software engineer at L&T, and today, I want to talk about something deeply disturbing.

In today’s world, where social media dominates our lives, we have become immune to sensitivity. No matter how tragic an event is, some meme pages make jokes about it, and influencers create reels on it, just to gain views and engagement. But at what cost? When I come across such content, I feel deeply saddened and angered. How have people become so shameless that they can mock someone’s death for entertainment?

The Horrific Meerut Murder Case

I am talking about the Meerut murder case, where Saurabh Rajput, a former Merchant Navy officer, was brutally murdered by his wife Muskan Rastogi and her boyfriend Sahil Shukla. This was not just any crime; it was a cold-blooded, premeditated act of violence that shook the entire nation.

What baffles me the most is the lack of humanity in this case. Muskan had a beautiful six-year-old daughter, yet she did not think twice before committing such a heinous crime. What kind of mental state leads a person to plan and execute such a horrifying act? If she was unhappy in her marriage, she could have chosen a legal separation. There were other ways to deal with her problems. But murder? How can someone be so cruel?

The Disturbing Role of Social Media Influencers

While the case itself is horrifying, what disturbs me even more is the reaction of social media. Instead of treating this issue with the seriousness and respect it deserves, many so-called content creators and meme pages started making fun of it. Insensitive reels, memes, and jokes about the murder started flooding the internet.

This raises an important question: Where is our social responsibility?

A young man was brutally murdered. A family was destroyed. A mother lost her son. A child lost her father. Yet, instead of sympathizing with them, people are using their pain for entertainment.

Just imagine, for a moment, Saurabh’s mother coming across one of these reels. Imagine how heartbreaking it must be for her to see her son’s tragic death turned into a joke. Does anyone even think about the emotional trauma his family is going through? Or is everything just a way to get more likes and shares?

The Moral Decline of Society

I often wonder: What has happened to our society? Have we become so emotionless that we cannot differentiate between tragedy and entertainment?

• Someone’s son has died.
• Someone’s brother has died.
• Someone’s father has died.

And yet, social media influencers mock this loss for views. It is shameful. It is disgusting.

Social media should be a platform for awareness, not insensitivity. Instead of making fun of such incidents, influencers should use their reach to spread awareness about the importance of mental health, marriage counseling, and domestic violence prevention.

The Need for Social Responsibility

The real problem is that nobody wants to take responsibility. Content creators hide behind the excuse of “freedom of speech” to justify their insensitive content. But where do we draw the line between freedom of speech and ethical responsibility?

There are certain issues that should be treated with dignity and sensitivity. If we do not start holding people accountable, this cycle of mocking tragedies will never stop.

What Needs to Change?

1. Social Media Regulations – Platforms like Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube need to take strict action against insensitive content related to tragic events.
2. Ethical Awareness – Influencers and meme creators need to understand that not everything is content. Some issues require respect and dignity.
3. Empathy Education – Schools and workplaces should include ethics and empathy as part of their training, so people understand the consequences of their words and actions.
4. Public Accountability – We, as social media users, should boycott such insensitive content and call out creators who make fun of serious issues.

Final Thoughts

The Meerut murder case is not a joke. It is a painful tragedy that has left a family in shambles. As human beings, we need to respect the emotions of others and stop treating real-life tragedies as entertainment.

To all social media influencers and meme pages reading this: Think before you post. Ask yourself, “What if this happened to someone in my family?” If you wouldn’t want someone to make fun of your pain, then don’t make fun of someone else’s.

Let’s bring back humanity and sensitivity to our society. Let’s stop making fun of death.

What are your thoughts on this? Do you also feel that social media has become too insensitive? Share your opinions in the comments below. Let’s start a conversation on responsible content creation.

Until next time, stay aware, stay responsible.

Gurkaran Singh

ThoughtTrailBlog.com

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