A trainee shooter has accused national coach Ankush Bhardwaj of sexual assault and intimidation following a sporting event in December. Bhardwaj, who has been arrested and suspended by the National Rifle Association of India (NRAI), faces charges under the POCSO Act and BNS. The NRAI's swift action, including a show cause notice and informing its Internal Complaints Committee, is noted as a positive contrast to past delayed responses in similar cases, such as the 2023 allegations by women wrestlers against the former Wrestling Federation of India president.