Bengaluru, May 23: A boxing coach associated with the Lions Boxing Club in Bengaluru has been arrested on charges of sexual assault. The accused, identified as Ramachandra (50), is currently being interrogated by the police to gather more details about the case.
According to police reports, the victim, a 17-year-old girl, had been training at the boxing club for the past ten years. During this time, the coach allegedly harassed her continuously for four years. He would block her path or forcibly call her into a room, attempting to engage in inappropriate behavior. When the girl protested against his actions, he threatened her life.
The police revealed that the coach warned the victim in a menacing tone, stating that if she told her parents about the incidents, he would kill her. He insisted that her safety depended on her silence regarding these events.
The victim reported that the harassment had intensified in recent days. Feeling overwhelmed, she confided in her mother about the situation. Following this, her mother filed a complaint with the police.
The victim recounted an incident on May 17, when she was in Chennai for a competition. The coach called her into a room and attempted to touch her inappropriately. When she resisted, he became aggressive and threatened her with severe consequences.
Following the victim’s complaint, the police have registered a case against the accused.
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