An 18-year-old wrestler from Haryana's Hansi region has died by suicide under tragic circumstances at his native village, Baas Khurd. Dhirendra, a former junior national medal winner, was discovered hanging inside an animal shed adjacent to his family home. The sudden death of the promising young athlete has left the local community in grief, while law enforcement authorities have initiated an investigation following the recovery of a suicide note from the site.
Return From Bhiwani Ahead of the Tragedy
According to relatives, Dhirendra had been living in Bhiwani to pursue rigorous wrestling coaching at the Mahavir Stadium. To facilitate his daily regimen, he stayed in a rented room nearby. Just two days prior to the incident, he had taken approximately Rs 48,000 from his home and departed for Bhiwani. On Wednesday evening, he travelled back to Baas Khurd. After having dinner with family members in an apparently routine manner, he went to rest for the night inside the family's cattle shed.
Discovery of the Body at Dawn
The incident came to light on the morning of October 15. At around 5:00 AM, Dhirendra's uncle walked into the enclosure and discovered the young wrestler hanging from a noose. The family immediately alerted the local police authorities, who arrived to inspect the scene and take custody of the body. Forensic specialists were also called in to carefully examine the surroundings and collect physical evidence to assist the inquiry.
Suicide Note Names Three Individuals
Investigators recovered a handwritten note left behind at the scene, which reportedly names three persons based in Bhiwani. Relatives stated that the note references two biological brothers residing in Bhiwani's Premnagar neighbourhood, along with an employee working at the Premnagar electrical substation. However, the family members explained that they have no familiarity with these three individuals, nor do they know the nature of their relationship or dealings with Dhirendra. The specific purpose for which Dhirendra took the Rs 48,000 from his family remains undetermined. While a dispute over financial transactions is suspected, authorities maintain that the precise circumstances will be confirmed only as the inquiry progresses.
Career Derailed Following Father's Death
Family members recounted that Dhirendra had dedicated the past seven to eight years to wrestling. During his father's lifetime, his hard work yielded significant competitive success, culminating in a medal at the junior national level. His performance had secured him a coveted spot at a Sports Authority of India (SAI) hostel. Following the untimely death of his father, however, his training routine was heavily disrupted, leading to his eventual elimination during selection trials. Determined to revive his competitive wrestling journey, he had relocated to Bhiwani to train independently from a rented residence.
Police Investigation Underway
Dhirendra is survived by his mother and an older brother who works as a commercial driver. Baas Police Station In-charge, Sub-Inspector Jai Singh, stated over the telephone that the exact motivation behind the suicide has not yet been established. He noted that authorities are thoroughly examining the contents of the note along with forensic evidence gathered from the spot, and stated that the reasons will be made clear once the probe concludes.
