Teen in Nepal commits suicide after Brazil loss

A TEENAGER in eastern Nepal committed suicide after her favorite team Brazil lost badly to Germany in the World Cup semifinals, police said Thursday.
By The Newsroom
Published 10th Jul 2014, 12:12 BST
Brazil's defender David Luiz after the loss. Brazil were the teenager's favourite team and she was devastated by their defeat. Picture: GettyBrazil's defender David Luiz after the loss. Brazil were the teenager's favourite team and she was devastated by their defeat. Picture: Getty
Brazil's defender David Luiz after the loss. Brazil were the teenager's favourite team and she was devastated by their defeat. Picture: Getty

Police said the 10th grade student was depressed and hanged herself from the ceiling on Wednesday morning in Bharaul village located 400 kilometers (250 miles) east of the capital Katmandu.

The teenager was identified as Pragya Thapa. Her mother found her hanging from the ceiling in her room. She was living with her mother and grandparents while her father was abroad working.

Police said they were investigating and the body had been sent for autopsy.

Brazil lost 7-1 to Germany in the semifinal on Tuesday.

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