Dronacharya Awardee Mumbai Gymnastics Coach Booked Under POCSO For Allegedly Harassing 16-Year-Old Student
Mumbai: A 48-year-old gymnastics coach who has been honoured with the Dronacharya Award has been booked by Mumbai’s Vile Parle Police following a complaint by a 16-year-old student, who has alleged that the coach sexually harassed her at a gymnasium. Police have registered an FIR against the coach under relevant sections of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act and the…
Mumbai police have booked a 48-year-old gymnastics coach, who holds the Dronacharya Award, under the POCSO Act following an allegation of sexual harassment against a 16-year-old student. The student, a college student, had been receiving gymnastics training from the coach for several years. According to the complaint, the coach allegedly contacted the minor through WhatsApp and when she arrived at the gymnasium, he allegedly brought her to his private space and sexually assaulted her.
The incident reportedly took place on Friday morning. The police are examining CCTV footage and the WhatsApp conversation between the student and the coach as part of the investigation.
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