In the wake of the highly anticipated World Cup 2023 final between India and Australia, the cricketing euphoria took a tragic turn as a 23-year-old Indian man from West Bengal, Rahul Lohar, allegedly took his own life, unable to cope with India’s defeat. This heart-wrenching incident sheds light on the emotional investment, and the profound impact cricket has on fans.
The distressing incident unfolded at 11 pm on Sunday near the Cinema Hall in the Beliatore police station area, just moments after the World Cup final’s conclusion at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, Gujarat.
Rahul Lohar, a 23-year-old who worked at a local clothing store, took a leave on Sunday to immerse himself in the nail-biting final between India and Australia.
Devastated by India’s loss to Australia, Rahul Lohar, overwhelmed by emotions, reportedly hung himself in his room. His brother-in-law, Uttam Sur, attests to the fact that Rahul couldn’t bear the weight of the defeat.
Contrary to expectations, Rahul Lohar’s brother-in-law claims there were no apparent problems in his life, making the incident even more poignant.
It remains unclear whether Rahul Lohar’s death resulted from hanging or the consumption of poison. His body has been sent to the Bankura Sammilani Medical College and Hospital for a post-mortem examination.
An investigation is underway, and the police have registered the case as an unnatural death. The reasons for Rahul Lohar’s tragic demise are yet to be officially disclosed.
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In a cruel twist of fate, another report emerged of a software engineer from Andhra Pradesh’s Tirupati district passing away due to cardiac arrest following India’s loss. The toll on fans’ emotional and physical well-being is becoming increasingly apparent.
India’s loss to Australia by six wickets shattered the dreams of 1.4 billion Indians. The finals, held in the jam-packed 1,32,000-seated stadium, ended in disappointment for the cricket-crazy nation.
In the post-match presentation, a dejected Rohit Sharma, the vice-captain, opened up about the defeat, stating, “The result has not gone our way. We were not good enough today.”
