NHRC takes suo moto cognizance of media reports of woman cyclist's complaint against coach

The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has taken a suo motu cognizance of a media report that a top Indian woman cyclist has accused the national sprint team Chief Coach of inappropriate behaviour during a camp in Slovenia. The Commission has issued a notice to the Secretary of Union Youth Affairs and Sports Ministry and the Director-General of Sports Authority of India, calling for a detailed report in the matter. Issuing the notices, the Commission has observed that the government has bee...