India, Jan. 8 -- The National Rifle Association of India (NRAI) late Wednesday suspended a national-level shooting coach after Haryana Police registered a case against him for allegedly sexually assaulting a 17-year-old national-level shooter during a competition-related stay in Faridabad last month.

"Till the inquiry is completed, the coach has been suspended from all duties and will not be given any new assignment," NRAI secretary general Pawan Kumar Singh said, confirming that the federation has initiated internal action following the registration of a first information report (FIR).

Haryana Police have booked the coach on charges of sexual assault based on a detailed complaint filed by the athlete's family. Police said the victim wa...