Instant loan apps case: Man dies by suicide, fifth victim in Telangana

A 36-year-old man in Hyderabad allegedly ended his life Saturday, unable to bear the harassment and humiliation over nonpayment of instant loans availed through online apps. G Chandra Mohan, who worked as a supervisor at a supermarket, is the fifth victim from Telangana in the instant loans app case in less than a month.

He was found dead at his residence in Gundlapochampally. Based on a complaint from the family, the Petbasheerabad police have registered a case under section 306 (abetment of suicide), 420 (Cheating), 384 (extortion) of IPC apart from section 67 of IT Act.

Facing financial difficulties, Chandra Mohan had availed loans for Rs 80,000 to Rs 1 lakh from various instant loan apps in the last several months.