<p>The police today arrested Sports Authority of India (SAI) coach Susant Roy (45) on charges of sexually assaulting a female trainee athlete of the local SAI hostel here.<br /><br /></p>.<p>The minor girl yesterday lodged a complaint with the Mahila police station alleging that the coach had been mentally and sexually assaulting her for past several days.<br /><br />The police then registered a case under several sections of IPC and Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act.<br /><br />"During preliminary enquiries it was revealed that there are prima facie evidences against the accused and the coach was arrested," said Mahila police station inspector Sakuntala Pati.<br /><br />Refusing to divulge the details of police investigation as it is a very sensitive matter, the inspector said the investigation is still continuing.<br /><br />Police yesterday said the coach denied that he had sexually assaulted her but admitted to slapping the athlete twice as an act of reprimand for certain wrong doings by her. </p>
<p>The police today arrested Sports Authority of India (SAI) coach Susant Roy (45) on charges of sexually assaulting a female trainee athlete of the local SAI hostel here.<br /><br /></p>.<p>The minor girl yesterday lodged a complaint with the Mahila police station alleging that the coach had been mentally and sexually assaulting her for past several days.<br /><br />The police then registered a case under several sections of IPC and Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act.<br /><br />"During preliminary enquiries it was revealed that there are prima facie evidences against the accused and the coach was arrested," said Mahila police station inspector Sakuntala Pati.<br /><br />Refusing to divulge the details of police investigation as it is a very sensitive matter, the inspector said the investigation is still continuing.<br /><br />Police yesterday said the coach denied that he had sexually assaulted her but admitted to slapping the athlete twice as an act of reprimand for certain wrong doings by her. </p>