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Crime
Kazakhstan Coach Booked Under POCSO After 16-Year-Old Cyclist Alleged Rape in Patiala
✍️ Hindustan Times
🗓 23 Sep 2026, 08:16 AM
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A coach from Kazakhstan has been booked under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act after a 16‑year‑old cyclist alleged that he was raped in Patiala, Punjab.
Patiala police have registered a case under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act against a foreign coach from Kazakhstan following a sexual assault allegation by a 16‑year‑old cyclist. The victim reported that the coach had raped her in the city, prompting immediate police action.
According to the filing, the alleged incident took place in Patiala, Punjab, where the teenager was training under the coach's supervision. The police statement confirmed that the coach was taken into custody and a formal charge sheet is being prepared.
Investigators said the case will be examined in accordance with POCSO provisions, which mandate a child‑friendly inquiry and swift legal proceedings. The authorities have also informed the relevant sports federation about the development, and the coach's visa status may be reviewed pending the outcome of the investigation.
According to the filing, the alleged incident took place in Patiala, Punjab, where the teenager was training under the coach's supervision. The police statement confirmed that the coach was taken into custody and a formal charge sheet is being prepared.
Investigators said the case will be examined in accordance with POCSO provisions, which mandate a child‑friendly inquiry and swift legal proceedings. The authorities have also informed the relevant sports federation about the development, and the coach's visa status may be reviewed pending the outcome of the investigation.