National Coach Suspended Over Sexual Assault Charges By 17-Year-Old Shooter

National shooting coach Ankush Bharadwaj has been booked by Haryana Police for allegedly sexually assaulting a 17-year-old national-level female shooter at a hotel in Faridabad. The action was taken following a detailed complaint filed by the athlete's family. An FIR was registered on Tuesday and an investigation is underway, including efforts to record statements from witnesses and secure CCTV footage. According to the FIR, the incident took place during a national-level shooting competition at the Dr. Karni Singh Shooting Range in New Delhi. The complaint stated that Bharadwaj allegedly assaulted the shooter in a hotel room in Faridabad under the pretext of evaluating her performance.