Tamil Nadu Shocker: Kabaddi Coach Booked Under POCSO for Alleged S*xual Assault of Minor Player
The Semmenchery All Women Police Station has registered a criminal case under the Protection of Children from S*xual Offences (POCSO) Act against a local kabaddi coach, identified as Raju, following allegations of s*xual assault and intimidation involving a minor athlete.
The Semmenchery All Women Police Station has registered a criminal case under the Protection of Children from S*xual Offences (POCSO) Act against a local kabaddi coach, identified as Raju, following allegations of s*xual assault and intimidation involving a minor athlete. According to police officials, the case was initiated based on a formal complaint filed by a 17-year-old female kabaddi player who trained under the accused in the Kannagi Nagar area.
The survivor’s statement details a pattern of repeated sexual harassment and abuse taking place during athletic training sessions. The minor alleged that the coach used his position of authority to coerce her, threatening that he would disrupt her training and block her advancement in the sport if she did not comply with his demands. The investigation escalated after the survivor reported a specific instance of s*xual assault, which she stated occurred after the accused used threats to compromise her safety. Mumbai: Badminton Coach Who Pinched Class 5 Student on Waist, Touched Her Inappropriately in Mulund Gets 5-Year Jail Term.
Following the formal registration of the FIR by the all-women police unit, Coach Raju reportedly fled the area to evade law enforcement. Chennai police have formed special teams and initiated a search operation to locate and apprehend the absconding accused. Palghar Shocker: Football Coach Arrested for Raping Minor Player for 3 Years, Used Videos To Blackmail Her.
Under the POCSO Act, offenses involving minors carry stringent legal penalties, and the identities of survivors are strictly protected by law to ensure privacy and safety during the judicial process. The incident highlights ongoing concerns regarding safety protocols and power dynamics within youth sports training programs. Further investigation into the matter is currently underway as authorities track the whereabouts of the accused.
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