AIFF member Deepak Sharma arrested for assaulting two female players in Goa

Two footballers of Himachal Pradesh-based Khad FC, who were competing in the second division of the Indian Women’s Football (IWL) League here, had alleged that Sharma, the club’s owner, barged into their room and physically assaulted them in the night of March 28. .

“AIFF executive committee member Deepak Sharma was summoned for questioning during the day after a formal complaint was received. He was arrested by Mapusa police under various sections including causing hurt and use of force, among others against women,” said Deputy Superintendent of Police Sandesh Chodankar. told PTI. “He will remain in police custody overnight and will be produced before the court for remand on Sunday,” said Shitakant Naik, inspector of Mapusa police station.

Meanwhile, GFA president Caetano Fernandes told PTI that the association helped the victims file the complaint at the Mapusa police station. Sharma is also the General Secretary of Himachal Pradesh Football Association.

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