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Ensure the safety and security of our footballers: Anurag Thakur on the alleged assault on women footballers

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Union Sports Minister Anurag Thakur said that his Ministry has taken note of an alleged physical assault on women footballers by an official during the ongoing Indian Women’s League.

Palak Verma and Ritika Thakur, two players of Khad FC, accused Deepak Sharma, the general secretary of Himachal Pradesh Football Association, of physical assault on March 28. Reacting to the news, the Union Minister posted on X, “The Ministry of Sports has taken a serious note of an alleged physical assault upon women footballers by an official during the ongoing Indian Women’s League in Goa.”

He said that the safety and security of players was the top priority. “All India Football Federation (AIFF) has been directed to take quick action and ensure the safety and security of our footballers. The Ministry has further directed AIFF to take strong legal action and inform the Ministry about actions taken. The safety and security of players are our utmost priority,” he said in the tweet.

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