Parthiban, a 26-year-old auto rickshaw driver allegedly died by suicide on Tuesday after he lost over ₹50,000 by playing online games, police in Manali said. He was a resident of Kaal Thottam area, near Ayappan temple in Manali.
(Assistance for overcoming suicidal thoughts is available on the State’s health helpline 104, Tele-MANAS 14416. and Sneha’s suicide prevention helpline 044-24640050.)