National Coach Suspended After Minor Shooter Alleges Sexual Assault in Hotel Room

• Commonwealth Games gold medalist Ankush Bharadwaj, a National Shooting Coach, suspended after a 17-year-old shooter accused him of sexual harassment.
• The minor alleged Bharadwaj called her to a five-star hotel in Faridabad under pretext of analysis, then sexually assaulted her.
• She claims he forcibly pushed her onto a bed and threatened to ruin her career if she spoke out.
• Bharadwaj faces charges under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act and Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita.
• The National Rifle Association of India confirmed Ankush Bharadwaj's suspension pending investigation.

Why It Matters: National Shooting Coach Ankush Bharadwaj suspended following a minor shooter's sexual assault allegations.