Archive · 9 Nov 2025
Hyderabad Constable Dies by Suicide Amidst Financial Woes and Betting Allegations
A police officer named Srikanth, who was 42 years old, died at his home.
Police think he ended his life because he had a lot of money problems.
It's suspected that these money issues came from him losing money by betting online.
His family had to sell their house because of these debts.
When the incident happened, his wife was at work and his kids were at school.
His father was home and found him after neighbors helped break down the door.
Filmnagar constable D. Srikanth, 42, died by alleged suicide at his Uppal residence.
Police suspect financial problems stemming from online betting debts led to the incident.
The deceased had accumulated significant debts, forcing his family to sell their house.
Srikanth had not reported for duty for two days prior to the incident.
His father discovered the body after neighbors assisted in breaking down the door.
- Who
- D. Srikanth, a 42-year-old Filmnagar constable
- What
- Died by alleged suicide due to financial problems, suspected to be linked to online betting debts.
- When
- While his wife was at work and his children were at school.
- Where
- At his residence in Mallikarjunagar, Uppal, Hyderabad.
- Why
- Accumulated debts from online betting leading to severe financial distress and the family having to sell their house.
- Deceased
- D. Srikanth, 42
- Occupation
- Filmnagar Constable
- Location of Incident
- Mallikarjunagar, Uppal, Hyderabad
- Suspected Cause
- Financial Problems, Online Betting Debts
- Family Situation
- Wife is a private school teacher, two children attend school