Telangana Basketball Association Official Accused Of Harassing Teen Player
Prudhveeshwar Reddy, a general secretary of the Telangana Basketball Association, is under investigation following allegations of sexual harassment and casteist slurs against a 16-year-old player. The case has been registered under the POCSO Act, and police are currently gathering evidence.
Why it matters
This case underscores the critical need for safeguarding protocols in youth sports and the legal consequences of misconduct by sports officials.
A senior office-bearer of the Telangana Basketball Association has come under scanner following allegations of sexual harassment. The official is accused of passing sexually coloured remarks and casteist slurs and making obscene gestures towards a 16-year-old basketball player over a period of two years.The allegations concern conduct that allegedly occurred while the girl was participating in basketball events in the city. The official has been identified as Prudhveeshwar (Prithvishwar) Reddy, general secretary at Telangana Basketball Association.
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