Indian Para Swimmer Detained in Japan For Alleged Sexual Offence

Times of India · sports

Indian para swimmer Mohammad Shams Aalam Shaikh has been detained by Japanese police in Nagoya following allegations of sexually harassing and molesting a female hotel employee. The 40-year-old athlete, once a world No 1, was sent back to India on Tuesday after the alleged incident. He faces a potential lifetime ban from the Paralympic Committee of India for bringing disrepute to the nation. The incident occurred at the hotel where the Indian para swimming team was staying, reportedly during housekeeping duties.