Ministry orders probe over athletes' suicide attempts <br />One of the athletes, a 15-year-old, died and three others, all undergoing training at the Water Sports Centre of the SAI in Alapuzha, were hospitalised. <br /> <br />A stunned Sports Ministry swung into action today by ordering an inquiry and directing SAI Director General Injeti Srinivas to rush to Kerala for an on the spot assessment. <br /> <br />“I am deeply aggrieved by the incident that has happened in Kerala. The young girl who has died was a very promising sportsperson. It is a big loss to the country in general and Sports Authority of India and sports fraternity in particular. <br /> <br />I convey my condolences to the bereaved family. We will give all possible help to the bereaved family,” Sports Minister Sarbananda Sonowal said in a statement. <br /> <br />“Three girls are still undergoing treatment. I pray for their speedy recovery. To provide them the best possible treatment is our top priority. Local police is investigating the matter. I have also directed the Director General of SAI to rush to the spot and give me a factual report. I have specifically directed him to ensure that the best possible treatment is made available to the three girls who are undergoing treatment. <br /> <br />The condition of the three hospitalised athletes was serious with two of them put on pacemakers. The next 48 hours will be crucial. <br /> <br />The girls were undergoing training at the Water Sports Centre of the SAI at nearby Punnamada. Relatives alleged that the girls were being physically and mentally tortured by some seniors <br /> <br />Kerala Four women athletes attempt suicides due to persistent harassment <br />Kerala: 4 SAI athletes attempt suicide over alleged harassment, Sports Ministry launches inquiry <br /> <br /> <br />Women athletes, SAI officials, harrassment in SAI <br />============
