A 19-year-old from Querim, Ponda, tragically ended his life on Wednesday night after reportedly suffering significant financial losses in online gambling.
According to Mardol Police, the incident came to light when staff from the 108 ambulance service reported that Rohit Gaude, 19, had died by suicide by hanging at his residence, using a saree as the ligature.
Police visited the scene and conducted inquiries with the deceased’s family. They learned that Rohit had been deeply engaged in online gaming and gambling, borrowing money from relatives and friends to fund his activities. The heavy losses he incurred reportedly led to depression, culminating in his decision to take his own life.
The police conducted an Unnatural Death (UD) scene investigation and an inquest. The body was sent for a post-mortem examination, where the Police Surgeon determined the cause of death as “asphyxia due to hanging.”
After the examination, the body was released to the family for final rites. The investigation is ongoing, led by PSI Vibhinav Shirodkar of Mardol Police Station.