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What happened
A minor shooter accused national shooting coach Ankush Bhardwaj of sexual harassment in Faridabad. The NRAI confirmed an FIR was filed and said it suspended Bhardwaj and would issue a show-cause notice. The victim said she was targeted last month after a training session at the Karni Singh Range and told her mother on January 1. NRAI secretary Rajiv Bhatia said Bhardwaj will not be associated with any coaching activity until the inquiry is completed.
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Key insights
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Suspension pending inquiry: NRAI secretary Rajiv Bhatia said Bhardwaj will not be associated with any coaching activity until the inquiry is completed.
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NRAI cites moral grounds for action: Rajiv Bhatia said Bhardwaj was suspended on moral grounds and said he has to prove himself innocent.
Takeaways
An FIR is on record in Faridabad and Ankush Bhardwaj remains suspended by the NRAI pending completion of an inquiry.
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