Teen takes money from friend for online gaming, gets killed on failing to repay

A 17-year-old Chattisgarh boy, who was reportedly addicted to mobile gaming, was killed by his friend when he was unable to repay the money which he took for purchasing ‘in-game’ items, the police said on Tuesday

Published on: Mar 17, 2021, 24:26:02 IST

By Ritesh Mishra

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A 17-year-old Chattisgarh boy, who was reportedly addicted to mobile gaming, was killed by his friend when he was unable to repay the money which he took for purchasing ‘in-game’ items, the police said on Tuesday. The incident took place in Raigarh district. The boy was missing for the last five days and his body was recovered on Monday.

As per the Superintendent of Police (SP), Raigarh, Santosh Kumar Singh, the body of the minor was recovered from Bharrikhar jungles in Sarangarh block of the district.

“The deceased, Laxendra Khunte (17), was in the habit of playing online games and for that, he had taken ₹70,000 from one Chaman Dubey (25) who was his close friend. Five days ago, he and his friend had an altercation when both were consuming liquor. Suddenly, Dubey hit him due to which the victim sustained serious injuries on his head. Dubey thought that if Khunte regained consciousness he will be exposed hence he killed him with a razor and buried him,” said the SP.

Khunte had gone missing from his home on February 10, 2021.

“When we started investigating the case, Dubey started helping the police to mislead us. He also sent messages of ransom to the victim’s father who works as a labourer. On suspicion, we detained him and then the messages stopped. When grilled, he confessed the crime,” said the SP.

Dubey told us that Khunte was addicted to online mobile gaming and had taken money from him and refused to pay it back.

“The victim had also taken money from others because of his addiction to the game and was in huge debt,” said the SP.

Meanwhile, the police have registered a case under relevant sections of the Indian Penal Code and have arrested the accused.

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Ritesh Mishra
Ritesh Mishra is the State Correspondent for Chhattisgarh with Hindustan Times. He reports on Maoism, internal security, politics, mining, governance, and major developments shaping the state. Based in Raipur, he has covered Chhattisgarh since 2016, reporting extensively from the Bastar region and other conflict-affected areas. With nearly two decades of experience in journalism, Ritesh has built a reputation for ground reporting from some of India's most challenging terrains. His coverage spans Left-Wing Extremism, counter-insurgency operations, elections, tribal affairs, environmental issues, infrastructure, mining, and socio-economic developments. He has reported on major security operations, policy initiatives, wildlife crime, and the changing dynamics of conflict and development in Central India. Before moving to Chhattisgarh, Ritesh spent eight years reporting from Madhya Pradesh, covering politics, administration, crime, development, and social issues. Throughout his career, he has reported on various forms of extremism in Central India, combining field reporting with in-depth analysis to produce accurate, balanced, and impactful journalism. Prior to joining Hindustan Times, Ritesh worked with The Pioneer and The Free Press Journal, where he covered a wide range of beats and honed his skills in political, investigative, and field reporting. His reporting is marked by exclusive stories, extensive fieldwork, and a commitment to factual, on-the-ground journalism that brings complex issues to a wider audience.Read More

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