Rahul Meena, a 23-year-old man arrested for the rape and murder of an Indian Revenue Service (IRS) officer’s daughter in Delhi, was once regarded by his family as a bright student who scored 90 per cent in Class 12 and 73 per cent in Class 10. However, both his family and the police say the Rajasthan native later developed an addiction to online gambling through mobile games such as Teen Patti and Ludo, and began raising money by mortgaging or selling personal belongings, including his marksheet, mobile phone, bike and household items.
Police allege that mounting debts and pressure to repay loans drove Meena back to Delhi‘s Amar Colony, where he is accused of entering the home of his former employer, an IRS officer, and raping and…