Archive · 2 Oct 2025
Lucknow Police Arrest Two in Gaming Suicide Case
A 14-year-old boy in Lucknow sadly took his own life after losing a lot of money playing online games.
He was tricked into giving money to someone he met online.
The person promised to help him in the game, but instead, they took his money.
The boy's family didn't know how much money he was losing.
The police have arrested two people, one of whom is also a schoolboy, connected to the case.
The police have recovered some of the money and an Apple laptop that was bought with it.
A 14-year-old boy died by suicide after losing money in online gaming.
Two individuals, including a schoolboy, have been arrested in connection to the case.
The victim lost around Rs 14 lakh.
Police recovered Rs 4.71 lakh and an Apple laptop.
The accused lured the boy through the online game Free Fire Max.
- Who
- Lucknow police, Sanat Gorai, and a schoolboy from Bihar.
- What
- Arrested two individuals in connection with the suicide of a 14-year-old boy.
- When
- The arrests were announced on Wednesday. The suicide occurred on September 15.
- Where
- Lucknow, India.
- Why
- The arrests are related to the suicide of a boy who lost money in online gaming and was allegedly threatened.
- Victim
- Yash Yadav, 14-year-old schoolboy
- Accused
- Sanat Gorai (21) and a juvenile from Bihar
- Money Lost
- Approximately Rs 14 lakh
- Items Recovered
- Rs 4.71 lakh, Apple laptop
- Game Involved
- Free Fire Max
- Suicide Date
- September 15
- Location
- Mohanlalganj area of Lucknow