CBI orders inquiry against Indian Olympic Association chief Narindra Batra

CBI orders inquiry against Indian Olympic Association chief Narindra Batra

A senior CBI officer informed ANI that after getting a complaint against Batra and other personnel of Hockey India, they have registered a preliminary inquiry into the matter.

ANIUpdated: Wednesday, April 06, 2022, 05:46 PM IST
article-image
Indian Olympic Association chief Narindra Batra | Photo: ANI

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Wednesday registered a preliminary inquiry against the president of the Indian Olympic Association, Narinder Batra, and some unknown officials of Hockey India.

A senior CBI officer informed ANI that after getting a complaint against Batra and other personnel of Hockey India, they have registered a preliminary inquiry into the matter.

"In the complaint, it has been alleged that around Rs 35 lakh of Hockey India funds have been spent on the personal benefits of Batra," the officer said.

The officer further informed that Batra, who also heads International Hockey Federation (FIH), will be called for questioning soon over the allegations made against him.

RECENT STORIES

PM Modi Gifts Pashmina Shawl, Royal Jhula To UAE President Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed, Highlighting...
PM Modi Gifts Pashmina Shawl, Royal Jhula To UAE President Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed, Highlighting...
West Bengal News: TMC Leader Abhishek Banerjee Hails Supreme Court Verdict On Voter List...
West Bengal News: TMC Leader Abhishek Banerjee Hails Supreme Court Verdict On Voter List...
JD(U) Hints At Bigger Role For Bihar CM Nitish Kumar’s Son Nishant
JD(U) Hints At Bigger Role For Bihar CM Nitish Kumar’s Son Nishant
Nagaland State Lottery Result: Jan 19, 2026, 7 PM Live - Watch Streaming Of Winners List Of Dear...
Nagaland State Lottery Result: Jan 19, 2026, 7 PM Live - Watch Streaming Of Winners List Of Dear...
UP CM Yogi Adityanath Orders 3-Member SIT Probe Into Noida Incident
UP CM Yogi Adityanath Orders 3-Member SIT Probe Into Noida Incident