Sandeep Singh, Haryana Sports Minister, 'Hands Over' Sports Ministry Responsibility To Haryana CM Amidst Sexual Harassment Allegations
The Haryana Sports Minister handed over Ministry responsibility after the Chandigarh police have registered an FIR against him following a complaint by a female coach accusing him of sexual harassment.
Chandigarh [India], January 1: Hours after sexual harassment allegations were levelled against him, Haryana Sports Minister Sandeep Singh on Sunday said that he has handed over the responsibility of the Sports department to Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar until the report of the investigation is out.Singh further said that the allegations have been levelled against him to spoil his image. "There is an attempt to mar my image. I hope there will be a thorough investigation into the false allegations levelled against me. I hand over the responsibility of the Sports Department to the CM until the report of the investigation comes out," said Singh. Haryana Shocker: BJP Leader and State Sports Minister Sandeep Singh Booked for Sexual Harassment of Woman Coach.
The Chandigarh police have registered an FIR against the Haryana Sports Minister following a complaint by a female coach accusing him of sexual harassment. A case has been registered under sections 354, 354A, 354B, 342, and 506 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) and begun an investigation into the matter.