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Rohtak Police Investigate FIR Alleging Harassment of Minor Boxer by SAI Coach

Internal inquiries found no evidence, with the boxer’s family urging a police probe to secure accountability.

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Indian boxing is facing a fresh controversy following allegations of sexual harassment by a teenage female boxer. (Shutterstock)
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Overview

  • The FIR lodged in Rohtak on June 30 charges the coach under Bharatiya Nyay Sanhita sections 115 (voluntarily causing hurt) and 351(3) (criminal intimidation) and POCSO section 10 (aggravated sexual assault).
  • Rohtak Police have begun a formal investigation into the minor’s claims of sustained mental, physical and sexual harassment during a March–April training tour in Ireland.
  • SAI and the Boxing Federation of India say an April email complaint cited only slapping and intimidation and that their internal inquiries found no proof of sexual misconduct.
  • The accused coach continues to lead national junior and youth boxing camps as authorities await evidence and the FIR copy to proceed.
  • The boxer’s parents say their daughter has fallen into depression and are urging stronger institutional safeguards and accountability for athlete welfare.