Director General Injeti Srinivas on Thursday said the suicide attempt by four athletes at Sports Authority of India (SAI) Centre in Kerala was the most shocking and tragic incident in the top sport body’s history.
One of the athletes died early morning and three others were admitted to hospital after they ate a poisonous fruit in an apparent suicide pact following alleged harassment by seniors.
“It is the most shocking and tragic incident in the history of SAI, as far as I can remember. The matter came to my notice late last night and since then the whole effort has been getting the best possible treatment for the athletes,” Mr. Srinivas told PTI .
Mr. Srinivas said he would be travelling to Alappuzha for a comprehensive assessment of the administrative side of the matter as law enforcement agencies go about their investigation.
Asked about what might have prompted the athletes to attempt suicide, Mr. Srinivas said: “It is appearing to be an attempt of suicide - that is what all substantial evidence shows. It is tragic that a bright girl passed away. What I also understand is that a joint suicide note was left by the four athletes, which is also in possession of the investigating authorities. I would not venture to say anything more when a deposition has been recorded by the judicial magistrate.”
