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Varanasi Cricket Coach Arrested on POCSO Charges in Abuse of Two Minor Trainees

A hospital disclosure by a trainee prompted a POCSO case that led to a swift arrest.

Overview

  • Police identified the accused as 45-year-old Murarilal, who coached boys aged 14 and 15 at centers including a school campus and Seer Gowardhanpur.
  • The coach allegedly lured trainees with free coaching and promises of team selection, including a supposed medical test for an Under-14 squad.
  • One boy disclosed the assault during treatment at a private hospital after falling ill, while the other was allegedly abused over three consecutive days.
  • Officers say he was arrested within 24 hours of the FIR and, during initial questioning, confessed to targeting several boys.
  • Police cite a prior 2021 arrest in a similar case and say they are examining past batches and evidence to identify additional victims.