National Shooter Accuses Coach of Sexual Harassment; POCSO Case Filed

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News18•08-01-2026, 06:14
National Shooter Accuses Coach of Sexual Harassment; POCSO Case Filed
- •A 17-year-old national-level shooter from Faridabad has accused her coach of sexual harassment.
- •The victim alleges the coach called her to a hotel in Surajkund, Faridabad, under the pretext of reviewing her performance after a competition at Dr. Karni Singh Shooting Range, Tughlakabad.
- •The incident reportedly occurred on December 16, 2025, when the coach forced her into his room.
- •An FIR has been registered at NIT Women's Police Station, Faridabad, under Section 6 of the POCSO Act and Section 351(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita.
- •The coach allegedly threatened the minor with career ruin and harm to her family if she revealed the incident.
Why It Matters: Minor national shooter accuses coach of sexual harassment, leading to a POCSO case and shame for Indian sports.
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