Deepak Sharma, the executive committee member of the All India Soccer Federation (AIFF), who was arrested by Goa Police for allegedly assaulting women footballers of Khad FC, has been granted bail, on Monday. The arrest arrived following a criticism lodged by one of the gamers with Mapusa law enforcement.
Sharma, also the secretary of the Himachal Pradesh Football Affiliation, faces fees beneath sections 323, 341, and 354 A of the IPC, which include producing easy damage, wrongful restraint, and sexual harassment.
#AIFF|| Government committee member Deepak Sharma being taken for clinical evaluation by Mapusa law enforcement.
Sharma has been arrested for assaulting two women of all ages soccer players in the course of Indian Women’s League. pic.twitter.com/VwwPoeVwEk
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In reaction, Union Sports activities Minister Anurag Thakur has pledged strict action, and the AIFF has directed Sharma to abstain from soccer-linked pursuits pending the findings of a a few-member committee. Anurag Thakur has been in interaction with the Chief Minister of Goa concerning the matter.
The first incident reportedly transpired on March 24, exactly where Sharma, allegedly beneath the influence of liquor, assaulted a player and threatened her in opposition to reporting the matter. On March 28, one more participant was assaulted when Sharma entered their area with out permission.
Sharma has denied the allegations, stating he did not harm any players. Nonetheless, with the help of the Goa Soccer Affiliation, the players have opted to lodge a formal complaint, main to Sharma’s re-summoning by the police.
The AIFF’s committee is predicted to submit its report inside of the upcoming 7 times. Until eventually then, Sharma continues to be quickly banned from soccer-relevant activities.