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Bangladeshi commits suicide after India’s cricket defeat

An Indian cricket fan from Jamalpur in Bangladesh has committed suicide after his favourite teams crushing defeat to Pakistan in…

IANS | Dhaka | June 19, 2017 8:10 am

Bangladeshi commits suicide after India’s cricket defeat

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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."

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

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