Davanagere, October 17: 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 wrestling. Sonam Malik Wins Bronze Medal in Women’s Freestyle 52kg Wrestling Event at Asian Games 2023.

She did not leave any suicide note. Kavya lived in a hostel for wrestlers in Dharwad and also studied there. She came home to Harihara two days ago. Sara Lee Death: Former WWE Star Committed Suicide, Confirms Autopsy Report.

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.

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