National Shooting Coach Accused of Sexual Assault in Faridabad

A national-level shooting coach is under investigation following allegations that he raped a17-year-old athleteat a hotel in Faridabad. The incident reportedly took place under the guise of a performance evaluation.

Details of the Allegation

According to the official complaint, the incident occurred onDecember 16, during a national shooting championship hosted at the Karni Singh Shooting Range in Delhi.

• The Pretext:After the day’s competition, the coach allegedly summoned the minor to the lobby of his hotel in the Surajkund area of Faridabad, claiming he needed to discuss and evaluate her performance.

• The Incident:The survivor alleges that she was subsequently pressured into going to his hotel room, where the sexual assault took place.

Police Action and Investigation

Following the survivor's complaint, theFaridabad Policehave formally registered a case under relevant sections of the law, including those pertaining to the protection of minors.

• Evidence Gathering:Police spokesperson Yashpal Singh confirmed that authorities are currently analyzingCCTV footagefrom the hotel and surrounding premises to verify the timeline of events.

• Scope:Investigators state that all angles of the case are being examined to ensure a thorough probe into the coach's conduct during the championship.