Goa, June 15 -- The death by suicide of a 19-year-old Ponda youth following online gambling losses has reignited concerns about digital addiction among Goa's young population, highlighting persistent challenges facing authorities despite intensified enforcement efforts.

Earlier this year, the cybercrime cell of Goa Police announced it had blocked 61 gambling websites as part of their ongoing crackdown on illegal online gambling activities. Since November 2024, authorities have blocked numerous websites and accounts, representing a significant escalation from two years ago when concerns were primarily raised in legislative forums through Assembly debates highlighting multiple suicide cases.

Cybercrime SP Rahul Gupta emphasised the urgenc...