Kazakhstan coach booked under POCSO after 16-year-old cyclist alleges rape in Patiala

A Kazakhstan coach has been booked under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act following allegations of rape by a 16-year-old cyclist in Patiala, Punjab. The accused coach had fled the location before police could apprehend him.

During the investigation, authorities traced the coach to another sports camp in Delhi where he was staying. The case highlights serious concerns about the safety of young athletes at training facilities.