Online Gaming Losses Suspected In Pune MPSC Aspirant's Suicide
Pune: Mounting debt and suspected losses from online gaming are being examined by Pune police following the alleged suicide of 28-year-old MPSC aspirant Prathamesh Deshmukh at his rented accommodation in Navi Peth. Deshmukh, a native of Paranda in Dharashiv district, had been staying in Pune while preparing for the Maharashtra Public Service Commission examinations, Deputy Commissioner of Police…
Pune police are investigating the possible link between mounting debt and online gaming losses in the alleged suicide of 28-year-old MPSC aspirant Prathamesh Deshmukh. Deshmukh, who was originally from Paranda in Dharashiv district, had been residing in Pune while preparing for the Maharashtra Public Service Commission examinations. According to Deputy Commissioner of Police Krushikesh Rawale, Deshmukh had taken out loans exceeding ₹4 lakh from multiple individuals.
The police have discovered a two-page note allegedly left by Deshmukh, which lists 18-19 people from whom he borrowed money and the respective amounts. Police are interviewing his family members to understand the circumstances surrounding his financial borrowing and to determine if losses related to online gaming played a role in his deteriorating financial situation. The exact cause of Deshmukh's death is under investigation.
Neighbors reported the incident to the police, prompting an investigation. The post-mortem examination is pending to establish the exact time of death. Rawale stated that the matter is currently under investigation, and technical analysis will be conducted to identify the specific online game Deshmukh was engaged in. Following this analysis, appropriate action will be taken against the offending platforms.
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