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Swimming coach Surajit Ganguly caught molesting minor athlete in video, MoS Kiren Rijiju takes cognisance

MoS Kiren Rijiju informed that The Goa Swimming Association has terminated the contract of coach Surajit Ganguly

Video of a shocking incident surfaced on social media on 4th September 2019. In the video, swimming coach originally from West Bengal and currently residing in Mapusa, Goa, Surajit Ganguly could be seen brutally molesting a 15-year-old national level swimmer. Images from the disturbing video were shared by many to bring the issue to the authority’s notice.


Following widespread outrage, Kiren Rijiju has vowed strict action against the swimming coach who can be seen molesting the minor athlete.

Rijiju wrote, “I’ve taken a strong view of the incident. The Goa Swimming Association has terminated the contract of coach Surajit Ganguly. I’m asking the Swimming Federation of India to ensure that this coach is not employed anywhere in India. This applies to all Federations & disciplines”.


Kiren Rijiju, the Minister of State (Independent Charge) Youth Affairs & Sports also urged the police to take stringent action against the coach for the heinous act.

Ayodhra Ram Mandir special coverage by OpIndia

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