Archive · 19 Jul 2026
Bengaluru Student Found Dead; Online Betting Link Probed
A 20-year-old student named Uday Gowda was found dead in his home near Bengaluru.
Police think he might have taken his own life because he was addicted to online betting.
They are still investigating to find out exactly what happened.
Uday lived with his family and was studying to be a paramedical worker.
The police found some clues in his room and are trying to understand if other personal problems might have also played a role in his death.
A 20-year-old paramedical student, Uday Gowda, was found dead at his home in Bengaluru.
Police suspect he died by suicide, possibly due to online betting addiction.
The incident occurred approximately three days before his body was discovered.
A post-mortem examination is being conducted to determine the exact cause and time of death.
Police are investigating whether financial stress or other personal factors contributed to the incident.
- Who
- Uday Gowda, a 20-year-old paramedical student
- What
- Found dead at his home, suspected suicide linked to online betting
- When
- Approximately three days before July 19, 2026
- Where
- Marappanapalya, Dasanapura Hobli, Bengaluru
- Why
- Police suspect online betting addiction and possible financial stress
Online Betting Addiction
Other Personal Factors
Cause of Death
Online Betting Addiction
Police suspect online betting addiction contributed to the suicide.
Other Personal Factors
Other personal factors may have played a role.
- Victim's Name
- Uday Gowda
- Age
- 20 years old
- Occupation
- Paramedical student at KCG Hospital
- Location
- Marappanapalya, Dasanapura Hobli, Bengaluru
- Date of Incident
- Approximately three days before July 19, 2026
- Investigating Authority
- Madanayakanahalli Police Station
