Bandipora man loses Rs1.5 crore playing betting game

Bandipora, July 16: In a shocking incident, a man from north Kashmir’s Bandipora district has claimed in a viral video that he lost about ₹1.5 crore playing a betting game called Aviator. In the emotional video, he pleads with the public across the country to help his family financially, saying he has nothing left and no one to turn to.

Identifying himself as Noor Mohammad from Baagh, Bandipora, the man says he was introduced to the game by someone after he began facing financial difficulties.

Narrating his ordeal, Noor says, “I had everything — a well-constructed house, cars, and a stable life. But after my son fell ill shortly after his marriage, I spent a lot on his treatment. Running low on cash, a person introduced me to a game called Aviator, which changed the course of my life — for the worse.”

As per the man, Initially, he lost his car worth ₹8 lakhs, which he had to sell at half its price. However, he continued playing. He then applied for a loan and lost that money too. Undeterred, he borrowed more — only to lose it as well. Finally, in a desperate move, he sold his last remaining property — his house — for ₹45 lakhs, which he also lost to the game.

Now homeless, Noor says he wanders the streets of Srinagar while his family of six has been scattered.

Pleading for help, he emotionally appeals to the public to support him financially so he can pay off his debts and rebuild his life.

In an emotional message to the youth, he advises: “Please do not repeat my mistake. At first, it may seem rewarding, but in the end, it takes everything from you.”