Renowned Pakistani snooker player and Asian Under-21 silver medallist, Majid Ali took his own life in his hometown Samundri near Faisalabad in Punjab on Thursday.
According to the police, 28-year-old Majid was reportedly suffering from depression since his playing days and ended his life by using a wood-cutting machine.
In several international events, he represented Pakistan and was a top-ranked player on the national circuit. In a month, Majid is the second snooker player to die. Last month, another international snooker player, Muhammad Bilal died after suffering a cardiac arrest.
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His brother Umar said that Majid was suffering from depression since his teenage years and suffered another bout recently.
"It is a horrifying thing for us because we never expected he would take his own life," said Umar.
The Pakistan Billiards and Snooker chairman, Alamgir Sheikh said the entire community was saddened by Majid's death. "He had so much talent and was young and we expected so much from him to bring laurels for Pakistan," he said.
Sheikh said Majid was facing no financial issues.
(If you know anyone who is suffering from suicidal thoughts, can seek help. This is a helpline providing emotional support to anyone feeling stressed, distressed, depressed, or suicidal. +91 84229 84528 samaritansmumbai.org.)
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