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Nepalese teen's suicide followed World Cup loss, say police

The Associated Press Published Thursday, July 10, 2014 8:35AM EDT

Brazil's Luiz Gustavo (left) and Dante react as they concede a goal in the 2014 FIFA World Cup semifinal match against Germany at Mineirao Stadium. Germany won the game 7:1. (Photo ITAR-TASS/ Valery Sharifulin)

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KATMANDU, Nepal -- A teenager in eastern Nepal committed suicide after her favourite team Brazil lost badly to Germany in the World Cup semifinals, police said Thursday.

Police said the 10th grade student was depressed and hanged herself from the ceiling on Wednesday morning in Bharaul village located 400 kilometres east of the capital Kathmandu.

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.