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A 17-year-old first-year B.Tech student at IIT-Indore, Rohit Kumar, was found hanging in his hostel room on Friday evening. Rohit, who was from Telangana, is believed to have taken his life after losing the money his parents had sent for his college fees in online betting games. 

He left a message on his phone saying, “I am addicted to online betting games. Goodbye.” His friends reported that Rohit had lost a large amount of money in gambling. 

#WATCH | Madhya Pradesh: Raimal Kanwasiya, Sub Inspector, Simrol Police Station, Indore says, "A case has come to light of Rohit, a first-year student of IIT Indore, who died by suicide by hanging himself from a fan in the hostel. Post-mortem is being conducted. The investigation… pic.twitter.com/WM4MES2AfR

— ANI (@ANI) January 4, 2025

The hostel warden informed the police, who took his phone and other belongings for investigation. The body has been sent for postmortem, and the authorities are continuing their investigation.

Suicide Prevention and Mental Health Helpline Numbers:

• Tele Manas (Ministry of Health) – 14416 or 1800 891 4416
• NIMHANS – +91 80 26995000 /5100 /5200 /5300 /5400
• Peak Mind – 080-456 87786
• Vandrevala Foundation – 9999 666 555
• Arpita Suicide Prevention Helpline – 080-23655557
• iCALL – 022-25521111 and 9152987821
• COOJ Mental Health Foundation (COOJ) – 0832-2252525