HYDERABAD: In a tragic incident linked to betting apps, a young man named Koravena Sai Teja lost his life after consuming pesticide due to financial losses incurred through online betting platforms.
Sai Teja hailed from Velochavaram village in Manthani mandal of Peddapalli district and had been working at a private hospital in Godavarikhani. According to reports, three days ago, he attempted suicide by consuming pesticide on the outskirts of Singireddipalli village in Ramagiri mandal.
Following the suicide attempt, he was rushed to a hospital in Karimnagar where he was under treatment for two days. Despite medical efforts, he passed away today.
The incident has once again brought attention to the dangers posed by unregulated betting apps, which continue to claim lives, especially among youth caught in financial distress due to online gambling.
