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A woman junior athletic coach in Haryana has been suspended after filing an FIR against a state minister and former Indian hockey team captain, Sandeep Singh, alleging sexual misconduct. The coach claimed that the suspension came as a result of her refusal to settle the case. Meanwhile, Singh has dismissed the accusations as false and the investigation is still ongoing.
The coach, who has not been named, filed the FIR in December 2022, alleging that Singh had molested her at his residence in Chandigarh. She also alleged that he had been harassing her for months.
Singh, who is the minister for sports and youth affairs in Haryana, has denied the allegations, calling them "baseless" and "politically motivated". He has also said that he is willing to face any investigation.
The Haryana sports department has suspended the coach, pending the outcome of the investigation. The department has said that the suspension is a "routine administrative measure" and that it does not mean that the coach is guilty of any wrongdoing.
The case is being investigated by the Chandigarh Police. The police have not yet made any arrests.
The allegations against Singh have sparked outrage in Haryana. Several women's rights groups have demanded his resignation. The state government has also come under fire for suspending the coach.
The case is still under investigation and it is not yet clear what the outcome will be. However, the allegations against Singh have raised serious questions about the safety of women in Haryana.
