Hyderabad, July 3 -- A shocking incident in Hyderabad has exposed the dark side of unchecked gambling and lavish lifestyle choices.

In Gachibowli, a 17-year-old boy allegedly murdered his father after being scolded for spending Rs. 6 lakh on online betting and an extravagant lifestyle.

Lavish lifestyle of Hyderabad teen

The victim who is identified as 37-year-old K Hanumanthu and a resident of Gopanpally had two sons.

While the elder son was focused on his Intermediate studies, the younger one was addicted to online gambling and alcohol.

Weeks before the tragedy, Hanumanthu deposited Rs. 6 lakh into his elder son's bank account for safekeeping. However, the younger son accessed the funds and spent the entire amount on betting and a l...