Shooting Coach Ankush Bharadwaj Suspended Over Sexual Harassment Allegations by Minor

• NRAI suspends prominent shooting coach Ankush Bharadwaj following sexual harassment allegations by a 17-year-old female shooter.
• FIR registered against Bharadwaj in Faridabad under POCSO Act Section 6 and Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita Section 351(2).
• The minor alleged Bharadwaj forced her into a hotel room in Surajkund after a practice session and sexually harassed her, threatening to ruin her career.
• Bharadwaj, a former pistol shooter, was previously banned for doping in 2010 and is married to Olympic shooter Anjum Moudgil.
• NRAI Secretary Rajiv Bhatia confirmed the suspension on ethical grounds, pending investigation, and a show-cause notice will be issued.

Why It Matters: Prominent shooting coach Ankush Bharadwaj suspended after minor shooter alleges sexual harassment.