Indian hockey captain Sardar Singh has been accused of sexual exploitation by a former under-19 British hockey player, following which a Special Investigating Team (SIT) was formed on Wednesday to probe the issue.
Singh has rubbished the allegations levelled against him by the British hockey player of Indian-origin.
As per the complaint filed at Koom Kalan police station on Tuesday, the victim alleged that she met the captain during the 2012 London Olympics for the first time, following which they entered into a physical relationship.
The complainant alleged that she also underwent an abortion at Singh’s insistence.
She added that the captain also took her to Bhaini Sahib Gurdwara in Ludhiana, where he allegedly promised to marry her but later refused to do so.
Meanwhile, Ludhiana Police Commissioner Pramraj Singh Umranangal formed a SIT to inquire into the complaint.
The SIT would be headed by ADCP Satbir Singh Atwal, ACP Purewal and SHO Koom Kalan police station S.S. Nagra. They have been instructed to start an inquiry immediately, Mr. Umranangal said.
The captain said, “I know her but it’s wrong to say that I assaulted her.”
“Presently my full concentration in on the ongoing HIL. After last night’s match, I came to know about the allegations. Tomorrow I have a match again. It is a very serious allegation. I will look at the report and consult my lawyer. I will answer all questions but I need some time,” he said.
