A junior hockey coach employed at a government school in Gurgaon has been taken into police custody following serious allegations of sexually assaulting a minor student. The arrest was made after a formal complaint was lodged by the victim, a Class 12 student, at the Khol police station.
Charges and Legal Action
The authorities have registered a case against the accused under BNS Section 63, which pertains to rape, along with the relevant sections of the stringent Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act. Following his arrest, the coach was presented before a local court, which granted the police a two-day remand for detailed interrogation.
Details of the Alleged Assault
According to the police statement, the victim had been associated with hockey for a considerable period and had known the junior coach for approximately three years. The complaint alleges that the horrific incident took place around four months ago inside a bathroom at the stadium located within the government school premises.
The situation took a more tragic turn when the girl, following the alleged assault, discovered she was pregnant. Her health condition worsened on January 5, compelling her family to rush her to a hospital for urgent medical care. Police reports confirm that she subsequently suffered a miscarriage during her treatment.
Ongoing Investigation and Next Steps
Law enforcement officials are currently questioning the arrested coach to piece together the exact sequence of events and verify the allegations mentioned in the complaint. The investigation is progressing on multiple fronts.
The police are also in the process of collecting crucial medical documents related to the girl's hospital admission and the treatment she received. Furthermore, officers plan to record statements from potential witnesses connected to the stadium and individuals familiar with the victim's training schedule to build a robust case.
(In adherence to Supreme Court directives concerning sexual assault cases, the identity of the victim has been strictly protected to safeguard her privacy.)
