WATCH: Chandigarh Cops, AAP Leaders Argue Over Permission To Protest Against Haryana Minister
An argument broke out between Chandigarh Police and AAP leaders over permission to stage a protest against Haryana minister Sandeep Singh.
An argument broke out between Chandigarh Police and AAP leaders over permission to stage a protest against Haryana minister Sandeep Singh in Chandigarh, as reported by news agency PTI. Chandigarh Police submitted the final report in court in sexual harassment case against Sandeep Singh.
VIDEO | Argument breaks out between Chandigarh Police and AAP leaders over permission to stage a protest against Haryana minister Sandeep Singh in Chandigarh. pic.twitter.com/TLEpeFpz3A
— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) August 26, 2023
Speaking on the alleged sexual harassment case against Singh, PRO Chandigarh Police, Ram Gopal said that on the basis of the complainant, an FIR was registered against the minister last year in December. He further said that a chargesheet was presented in the court yesterday and now the court will carry out its process.
"Last year in December, on the basis of the complainant, an FIR was registered against the minister...After the investigation, a chargesheet was presented in the court yesterday for a judicial verdict...Now, after the chargesheet, the court will carry out its process," Ram Gopal told news agency ANI.
#WATCH | Chandigarh: On the alleged sexual harassment case of former Haryana Sports Minister Sandeep Singh, PRO Chandigarh Police, Ram Gopal says, "Last year in December, on the basis of the complainant, an FIR was registered against the minister...After the investigation, a… pic.twitter.com/c23uQQ9d3Z
— ANI (@ANI) August 26, 2023
Charges Against Sandeep Singh
Singh, a former Olympian, has been charged under sections 354 (assault or use of criminal force against a woman with intent to outrage her modesty), 354A (sexual harassment), 354B (compelling her to be naked), 342 (wrongful confinement), and 506 of the penal code (criminal intimidation).
Allegations Against Former India Hockey Captain
A female coach accused the former India hockey captain of sexual harassment. She alleged that Singh messaged her on Instagram after seeing her at a gym and insisted on meeting. "He messaged me on Instagram and stated my National Games certificate is pending and wanted to meet in this regard.
"Unfortunately, my certificate was misplaced by my federation, and I have been pursuing it with the appropriate authorities," the woman explained. The woman agreed to see Singh at his residence-cum-camp office here with some other documents she had, according to the complaint. She stated that when she went there, the minister molested her.
"He took me to a side cabin in his residence, set my documents on the table, and placed his hand on my foot. He then stated that when he first met me, he liked me... He said that if you keep me happy, I will keep you happy," the woman claimed, PTI reported. "I removed his hand and he even tore my T-shirt. I was crying and I raised an alarm and though all his staff was there, no one helped me," she alleged, the PTI report said.
Chandigarh Police Booked The State Minister Following The Complaint
The coach made sexual harassment charges against Singh and a day later, she filed a police report. An order issued by DGP P K Agrawal stated: "Complaint has been received from Sandeep Singh, Minister of State, Sports and Youth Affairs, Haryana...". The "allegations in this regard are also spreading on social and electronic media", the order noted, adding that "the committee shall conduct an in-depth inquiry into the subject matter immediately and submit its findings to this (DGP's) office at the earliest".
The Chandigarh Police arrested Sandeep Singh and registered "a case FIR dated 31.12.2022 under sections 354, 354A, 354B, 342, 506 of the Indian Penal Code" at the Sector-26 police station, according to a police spokesperson.
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