New Delhi: Ritika Phogat,17, was believed to be upset at narrowly losing a wrestling tournament final, died allegedly by suicide on Monday.
According to police, she was found dead at the home of her uncle and legendary wrestler Mahavir Singh Phogat late Monday, was believed to be upset at narrowly losing a wrestling tournament final.
She had participated in a state-level competition at Bharatpur between March 12 and 14.
Ritika Phogat a cousin of Indian champion wrestlers Geeta and Babita Phogat.
She had been depressed about losing the final by one point. Both her father and Mahavir Phogat had been present at the tournament.
According to Ram Singh Bishnoi, Deputy Superintendent of Police, “Ritika, wrestler, died allegedly by suicide on March 17. The reason behind it might have been her defeat at a recent wrestling tournament in Rajasthan. Investigations are underway.
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