Tragic Death Of Promising Wrestler

Ranchi: In an tragic accident, national-level wrestler Vishal Kumar Verma (25) died at the Jaipal Singh Stadium in Ranchi.

Reports claimed that he was electrocuted at the inundated stadium building which also houses the office of the Jharkhand State Wrestling Association (JSWA). He was electrocuted while trying to pump out water from water-logged stadium. The wrestler was immediately rushed to the nearby Sadar hospital where he was declared dead.

The JSWA announced a compensation of Rs. 1 lakh for Vishal's family. The association will also give Rs. 10,000 every month to them as he was the only bread earner in his family of six.