In a shocking incident, a class 10 boy in Indore, Madhya Pradesh was caught stealing gold jewellery worth lakhs from his own home to fuel his addiction to online gambling. The 15-year-old boy, whose identity has not been disclosed due to his age, was reportedly addicted to online gambling and had been using his parents’ savings to play.
According to the police, the boy’s parents had been noticing a significant amount of money missing from their savings for the past few months. They initially suspected theft but had no evidence to support their claim. However, their suspicions were confirmed when they noticed several pieces of gold jewellery missing from their home last week.
Upon further investigation, the parents discovered that their son had been stealing the jewellery and pawning them off to local pawnshops to get money for his online gambling habit. The total worth of the stolen gold jewellery was estimated to be in lakhs.
The boy confessed to his parents about his addiction to online gambling and his crimes. He admitted that he had been playing online gambling games for hours on end and had accumulated a significant amount of debt. Desperate to repay his debts, he resorted to stealing from his own family.
The parents immediately reported the incident to the police, and the boy was taken into custody. He has been charged with theft and will be facing legal consequences for his actions. The police are also investigating the online gambling sites where the boy had been playing to determine if they were involved in illegal activities.
This incident serves as a stark reminder of the dangers of online gambling and the impact it can have on individuals, especially young people. It also highlights the importance of parental supervision and monitoring of children’s online activities to prevent such incidents from occurring in the future.
The parents of the boy are devastated by the betrayal and the loss of their hard-earned savings. They are urging other parents to be vigilant and to educate their children about the risks associated with online gambling. They hope that this incident will serve as a cautionary tale for others and prevent similar tragedies from happening in the future.
