Jalgaon Teen Dies by Suicide After Online Gaming Loss, Leaves Emotional Note for Sister

A 17-year-old student in Maharashtra's Jalgaon district died by suicide on Raksha Bandhan, days after reportedly suffering losses in online gaming. The incident has left his family in shock.

The teenager, identified as Rohit Sahebrao Dhangar, was a Class 11 student. On the day of the festival, he had visited his sister with his father and had a rakhi tied on his wrist before returning home.

After reaching home, Rohit posted a photograph with his sister on Instagram along with an emotional message. In the post, he reportedly wrote, "Take care of everything, Didi. Don't leave Mom and Dad alone. I am leaving."

Preliminary information suggests that Rohit also sent a video message to a friend, stating that he had lost money in online gaming. Alarmed by the message, the friend and others rushed to his house. However, by the time they arrived, Rohit had allegedly died by suicide by hanging.

His family immediately rushed him to the Government Medical College and Hospital, where doctors declared him dead.

Rohit had also posted another status carrying an emotional message. It read: "When I come back next time, I will become everyone's favourite. I will erase the stains that remain. No eyes will be wet, and I will not take anything away from anyone's heart..."

An accidental death case has been registered and further investigation is underway.

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