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Foreign cycling coach booked under POCSO for alleged rape of minor athlete in Patiala

A foreign coach at India's national cycling center faces criminal charges after a minor athlete reported sexual assault.

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What to know

  • A foreign cycling coach at India's National Sports Institute of Cycling Excellence (NSNIS) in Patiala has been charged under the POCSO Act following rape allegations by a minor athlete.
  • Police have seized the coach's passport and issued a look-out circular to prevent him from leaving India.
  • The investigation began on September 22, 2026, following the athlete's formal complaint.

Foreign cycling coach Accused coach at NSNIS PatialaMinor female athlete Complainant, cyclist at NSNIS Patiala

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    Coach's passport seized as investigation proceeds

    Police seized the foreign coach's passport as part of the criminal investigation into the alleged rape of the minor athlete.

    1. 2 outlets first by Times of India, 1d ago · also Indian Express · read ↗

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    Police book coach under POCSO Act, issue look-out circular

    Authorities registered an FIR against the foreign coach under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act. A look-out circular (LOC) was issued, preventing the coach from leaving the country.

    1. 3 outlets Foreign cycling coach booked under POCSO over alleged rape of minor athlete in Patiala

      first by The Statesman, 1d ago · also The Tribune, The Times of India

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  3. background

    Minor athlete alleges rape by foreign cycling coach at Patiala NSNIS — A minor female athlete at the National Sports Institute of Cycling Excellence in Patiala filed a complaint against a foreign cycling coach, alleging sexual assault and rape. The complaint triggered a criminal investigation under the POCSO Act.