Chennai: Former India footballer VP Sathyan committed suicide by throwing himself under a train on Tuesday morning. He was 41. He is survived by his wife and a 10 year-old daughter.
Police recovered a suicide note written in English from his pocket, in which, addressing his wife, he said he was vexed in life as he had lost his wealth as he was habituated to drinking and gambling.
He said he had lot of respect and admiration in the society so long as he was a football player for India. But at present, he had lost everything due to these bad habits. Sathyan said in the note that he did not want to live any more.
He also said, "I wanted to see you for the last time. But if I had done so, I would have changed my decision to end my life. So forgive me. I am leaving this world. The decision is entirely mine."
Sathyan, who originally hails from Kerala and employed as Superintendent of Police before resigning, threw himself under the Kanyakumari-Chennai Egmore Express train at the suburban Pallavaram railway station.
Sathyan, a talented deep defender, who was also captain of the Indian team some years ago.
Police removed the Sathyan's body to Government hospital in the nearby suburb Chrompet for post-mortem.
Sathyan was employed with Indian Bank in Chennai as an assistant manager. He was also serving as the coach of the Bank's football team.
When contacted in Delhi, All India Football Federation (AIFF) Secretary Alberto Colaco said, "We are shocked to hear about the extreme step taken by Sathyan. "He served as assistant coach for the Indian team," he added.
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