Teen Shooter Accuses Coach Ankush Bharadwaj of Sexual Assault, POCSO Charges Filed

• A 17-year-old shooter accused Commonwealth Games gold medallist coach Ankush Bharadwaj of sexual assault in a Faridabad hotel room.
• The incident allegedly occurred after a 'performance review' meeting, where Bharadwaj forced a back rub and then assaulted her.
• Bharadwaj threatened the teen's career; she later confided in her mother, leading to a police complaint.
• He has been suspended by the National Rifle Association of India and charged under the POCSO Act and Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita.
• Bharadwaj, a national shooting coach, was previously banned for doping in 2010 and runs a shooting academy.

Why It Matters: A national shooting coach faces serious charges of sexual assault against a minor, raising athlete safety concerns.