Chennai man dies by suicide after losing mother’s cancer treatment money in online rummy

CHENNAI:A 26-year-old man in Chennai allegedly died by suicide after spending money meant for his mother’s cancer treatment on an online rummy game, police said on Saturday.

The deceased, Akash, was a resident of Saidapet. He was employed in the food industry after completing a course in catering. He lived with his mother and brother. His father had died around eight years ago.