Hyderabad CA dies by suicide by inhaling helium over 'gaming losses'
A 33-year-old chartered accountant in Telangana died by suicide after suffering significant financial losses from gambling. Police recovered a suicide note and confirmed he had been using helium gas to end his life.
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HYDERABAD: A 33-year-old chartered accountant allegedly died by suicide by inhaling helium gas in Telangana's Siddipet district after suffering heavy financial losses in gambling, police said on Wednesday.As per news agency PTI, the deceased, a native of Siddipet district, was employed with a firm in Hyderabad, a senior police official said. He was found dead in a hotel room on Tuesday.According to the official, the man purchased a helium gas cylinder along with related equipment from Balanagar in Hyderabad. He allegedly used a mask to inhale the gas and ended his life in a hotel room in Siddipet on August 1. The official added that he had watched videos on YouTube about the method.Police said the hotel staff alerted authorities on August 4 after the guest failed to respond to repeated knocks on the door.
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