Minor wrestler commits suicide in Karnataka akhada

 

by IANS |



Davanagere (Karnataka), Oct 17 (IANS) A 13-year-old girl wrestler committed suicide inside the premises of an akhada in Karnataka's Davanagere district, police said on Tuesday.


The victim has been identified as Kavya Poojar, a resident of Harihara town, and the incident occurred on Monday.


According to the police, Kavya had won many awards and earned a good name in wresting.


She did not leave any suicide note.


Kavya lived in a hostel for wrestlers in Dharwad and also studied there. She came home in Harihara two days ago.


The police said that the victim had gone to akhada for practice early Monday morning, but she was found dead later.


Harihara town police have booked a case in connection with the case.


Sources have said that the victim came from a family of wrestlers and she was under pressure to perform.


Further investigation is on.



Latest News
IANS Year Ender 2025: As Pakistan sank, its army chief rose in power Fri, Dec 26, 2025, 05:01 PM
CEC Gyanesh Kumar meets Vice President Radhakrishnan Fri, Dec 26, 2025, 04:59 PM
Disrupted sleep cycles linked to aggressive breast cancer: Study Fri, Dec 26, 2025, 04:39 PM
IANS Year Ender 2025: Anti-obesity drive, generic drugs to remain key focus in 2026 Fri, Dec 26, 2025, 04:38 PM
Govt releases new BIS Standard for incense sticks to boost consumer safety Fri, Dec 26, 2025, 04:36 PM