IN A SHOCKING TURN OF EVENTS, former Aizawl FC player Michael Lalremruata took his own life last night. He was just 24 years old.

The tragic events took his friends and family by surprise, because none of them had anticipated that the former attacker could take his life like that.

Michael was a star footballer in Mizoram from a young age. He joined Aizawl FC back in 2011. In 2012, he scored 10 goals for the club in the 2nd Division League, becoming the top scorer in the league.

#RIP Michael Lalremruata(24)

Former #AizawlFC Player

The People's Club deeply mourns the untimely demise of a great footballer. pic.twitter.com/mhJY0K5XUP — Aizawl Football Club (@AizawlFC) October 13, 2017

The promising player did not, however, live up to his potential as he was soon sidelined from his status as a regular starter in the club. Many cite some injuries and a certain amount of alcohol abuse as the reason behind that. This season, he was with Dinthar FC at the Mizoram Premier League but didn't get much game time.

In the evening, hours before he took the extreme step, Michael reportedly was chatting with his friend discussing a move to a different club. He apparently even promised to join the practice sessions at that new club soon. But later at night, he was found hanging in his room. There are indications that he was drinking heavily before that.

There is no conclusive reason known for this tragic deed as yet, and Michael's friends and family as well as fans are still not out of the utter shock of the incident. Mizoram football is mourning the passing of a promising youngster, who at 24 still had a long career ahead of him, and enough chances at his disposal to re-claim his position as a prime footballing talent from the state.

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