Ramanagara: A man is suspected to have committed suicide after losing over ₹50 lakh in bets on the Bengaluru Rural Lok Sabha result. The incident occurred in Kenchanaguppe near Bidadi in Ramnagar taluk.
The deceased, identified as Kenchanaguppe Shivraj (40), reportedly placed bets amounting to more than ₹50 lakh on behalf of DK Suresh. Facing the inability to repay the substantial losses, Shivraj took his own life early in the morning.
The case is being investigated by the Bidadi police, under whose jurisdiction the incident falls. Further details are awaited as the investigation continues.