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Bangladeshi commits suicide after India's cricket defeat

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IANS Dhaka

An Indian cricket fan from Jamalpur in Bangladesh has committed suicide after his favourite teams crushing defeat to Pakistan in the 2017 Champions Trophy, a media report said.

Bidyut, 25, son of Anisur Rahman of Shang Gate area and a food vendor killed himself by jumping in front of a moving train, the Dhaka Tribune reported.

Government Railway Police station Office-in-Charge (OC) Nasirul Islam said: "Disheartened by the match result, Bidyut committed suicide by jumping in front of a running train Sunday night."

Pakistan defeated India by 180 runs and lifted the Champions Trophy.

--IANS

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First Published: Jun 19 2017 | 1:34 PM IST

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