Indian hockey captain Sardar Singh embroiled in sexual harassment case

An international hockey player of Indian origin has filed a police complaint against national team captain Sardar Singh alleging sexual harassment.

The 21-year-old player has filed a written complaint with Ludhiana police alleging that Singh "mentally, physically and emotionally tortured" her. She also claimed to have been engaged to Singh for the last four years.

The player alleged that Singh forced her to abort their child in 2015 against her wishes, and then later refused to marry her.

Ludhiana Police Commissioner PS Umranangal told the media that the complaint was being verified. He also said thatno FIR has been registered against Singh. Umranangal said:

"The woman has alleged sexual harassment and filed a written complaint against national hockey captain Sardar Singh. The maternal family of the player lives near Bhaini Sahib and the woman has alleged that they met during visits to this religious sect guru. FIR has not been registered as investigation is going on."

"I met him during the London Olympics and we got to know each other better after that. We got engaged but in 2015 I got pregnant. He told me to abort the child, which I did against my wishes and without getting support from anyone."

"He has been ignoring me and has refused to marry me after that (the abortion) incident. He has harassed me emotionally, physically and mentally."