A 20-year-old man named Reddy Shekhar from Kotaguttapalle hamlet, Siddavaram village in Annamayya district, allegedly took his own life on Monday. Police say he lost several lakh rupees through online betting using his mobile phone. Shekhar had completed his Intermediate studies but was unemployed. Over time, debt piled up. Under heavy mental stress and unable to repay money, he took the extreme step. His parents filed a complaint with Madanapalle police. The body was sent to the government hospital mortuary in Madanapalle for post-mortem. Police have registered a case. Those with suicidal thoughts or distress can ‘Dial 100’ for help.