Mohsin Khan, a shooting coach from Indore and the owner of the Dream Olympic Shooting Academy in Madhya Pradesh, has been arrested after several former students and a former staff member accused him of sexual exploitation. Among the complainants is at least one minor, prompting police to take immediate action.
The first complaint was filed on 22 May at the Annapurna police station by a 20-year-old shooter, accompanied by members of a right-wing organization. According to her statement, she joined Khan’s academy in 2021 at the age of 16 and trained there for two years. During that time, she alleges, Khan repeatedly touched her inappropriately under the guise of coaching.
When she resisted, Khan allegedly threatened to expel her from the academy. Traumatized by the experience, she eventually dropped out and remained silent for nearly two years. Although she confided in her mother, fear of social stigma initially prevented her from going to the police.
However, upon learning that Khan was allegedly continuing his misconduct with other students, she decided to come forward. A formal complaint was filed, and Khan was arrested under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act and relevant sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS). He was produced in court the next day and remanded to judicial custody.
On the same day, 22 May 2025, two more women came forward—one a 24-year-old former student, and the other a 32-year-old former employee. Assistant Commissioner of Police Shivendu Joshi confirmed that a case of rape has been registered based on the 24-year-old’s statement. She alleged that Khan raped her under the pretext of advancing her sports career. After her marriage, he reportedly blackmailed her, threatening to reveal their relationship to her husband if she refused to continue meeting him.
In the wake of Khan’s arrest, the Bajrang Dal—a Hindu nationalist group—claimed the case is part of a broader pattern of predatory behavior. The group alleged that Khan targeted Hindu girls specifically and cited digital evidence from his mobile phone, which they claim could point to over 150 potential victims.
Police officials also confirmed the recovery of several explicit videos from Khan’s phone, allegedly showing him in compromising situations with multiple female students. The investigation remains ongoing as authorities work to identify additional victims and determine the full extent of the alleged abuse.
(With Inputs From TOI)
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