Telangana: Constable dies by suicide after losing money in online games in Sangareddy

A 32-year-old Sangareddy police constable, Sandeep, died by suicide after losing a large sum in online games. He had borrowed money to recover losses. Police have registered a case, and the body was sent for post-mortem examination

Sangareddy: A 32-year-old police constable died by suicide after allegedly losing a large sum of money in online games. The incident occurred at Mahabub Sagar Lake on the outskirts of Sangareddy town on Monday.

The constable, identified as Sandeep, was a native of Kalher in the district and had been living in Sangareddy for the past few years with his mother and sister.

Police said Sandeep had borrowed money from friends and colleagues to recover his losses in online gaming. When they began demanding repayment, he reportedly took the extreme step and shot himself.

The body was shifted to the government hospital in Sangareddy for post-mortem examination. A case has been registered and an investigation is underway.