Hyderabad, June 19 -- A 53-year-old hotelier from Aushapur on the outskirts of Hyderabad died on Thursday, June 18, after allegedly attempting suicide following financial losses incurred through online betting.

The deceased, identified as V. Shekhar, ran a hotel along with his wife, Sridevi.

According to police, family members told investigators that Shekhar had developed an addiction to online betting and was under severe stress due to mounting financial losses.

On June 14, Shekhar reportedly returned home in an inebriated condition and got into an argument with his wife. During the altercation, he allegedly attempted suicide using a saree, but his daughter intervened and prevented him.

Later that night, when he was alone in his room...