Dr Vishal Akula, a psychiatrist at Government Medical College, Nizamabad, warned that excessive online gaming, betting and smartphone use may contribute to mental health problems. Speaking at an IPS South Zone conference in Kanyakumari, he stressed identification, assessment and treatment
DGP CV Anand urged Telangana’s 93,000 police personnel to stay away from online betting, gaming, drugs and other addictions. On World Suicide Prevention Day, he said two personnel had died by suicide in the past four months, reportedly over betting-induced debts.
A 26-year-old B.Tech student was caught red-handed attempting burglary in Kukatpally. Locals intercepted him, and he admitted to losing Rs 20 lakh due to betting. Police seized a mobile, knife, and bike and are investigating
