Gambler commits suicide

Gulbarga, Feb 20 (UNI) An youth allegedly committed sucide by jumping into river Bheema after he lost huge money in online lottery, here today.

Police said Mallikarjun Basaiah Matpathi (25), a habitual gambler of online lottery, had borrowed Rs 20,000 from his friend to indulge in his favourite pastime. But, he had lost all the money.

As his friend forced him to repay the money, Matpathi asked him to come to Jewargi town, about 40 km from here. However, he could not repay the amount. While returning to the city along with his brother-in-law, he suddenly alighted the bus on Kattasanghavi bridge and jumped into the river.

Efforts were on to fish out the body.

UNI