Bengaluru police arrest coach after minor boxer alleges harassment
A boxing coach in Bengaluru has been arrested following allegations of harassment made by a minor trainee boxer. The 17-year-old girl, who has been training at the Lion Boxing Club for a decade, reported inappropriate behavior by her coach, Ramachandra. The police have registered a case under the POCSO Act and the accused is currently in custody for further investigation.
- ▪The coach, Ramachandra, is 50 years old and has been accused of harassment by a 17-year-old boxer.
- ▪The allegations include inappropriate behavior over a prolonged period and threats made during a recent trip.
- ▪The victim's family had previously raised concerns about the coach's conduct with the club committee.
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The SR Nagar police on Saturday (May 23) arrested a 50-year-old boxing coach under the POCSO Act following allegations of harassment and criminal intimidation made by a 17-year-old trainee boxer associated with the Lion Boxing Club at Kanteerava Stadium in Bengaluru.According to the complaint filed by the victim’s mother, the minor girl, has been training at the club for the past 10 years. The accused, identified as Ramachandra (50), was serving as her coach.The complaint alleged that the coach had been behaving inappropriately with the minor over a prolonged period and that the incidents had intensified in recent months.The family had reportedly earlier raised concerns before the club committee regarding his conduct, but no action had been taken.Police said the complaint further alleged…
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